PIANOFORTE follows an eclectic group of young musicians from around the world – the contestants in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. They have prepared since they were children for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Offering a rare behind the scenes look backstage at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, director Jakub Piatek captures the intense pressure these musicians face in an experience that combines tears of exhaustion and despair with the ecstatic joy of playing. PIANOFORTE is both a testament to the power of remarkable music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait of young pianists navigating the rigors of competition, intense practice sessions, new friendships, lots of drama, and even more nerves.

Language: Polish, English, Italian, Chinese, Slovenian, Russian