Pianoforte

Every five years, the world’s most gifted young pianists gather in Warsaw for the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition. Jakub Piątek’s documentary takes us behind the curtain to reveal the triumphant highs and crushing lows of this once-in-a-lifetime event, which many have spent their entire lives preparing for. Following an eclectic group of contestants from 160 hopefuls down to just 12 finalists, Pianoforte brilliantly captures the intensity, exhaustion, and exhilaration of high-stakes performance, delivering both a celebration of extraordinary music and an intimate coming-of-age story.