The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, Pianoforte is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.
Direction
Piątek finds crushing intimacy in sterile concert halls.
Editing
Competition rounds edited like psychological horror.
Sound
Chopin performed so raw you'll forget to breathe.
Director
Jakub Piątek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The competition's been running since 1927; only 15% of contestants ever advance past preliminary rounds. These kids already won by showing up.
Director Piątek embedded for the full three-week competition, capturing footage competitors never expected to see—hence those devastating unguarded moments in practice rooms.
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