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.
Pianoforte is a 2023 Polish documentary directed by Jakub Piątek, which follows young pianists from all over the world participating in the Chopin Competition, one of the most prestigious classical music competitions, held every five years in Warsaw. The film received recognition from the Polish Film Academy, which honored it with the Best Documentary award, and it is also the first Polish documentary to receive an International Emmy Award.
