The mask behind “The Pianist”

The mask behind “The Pianist”

That title sounded a little odd didn’t it? Well you must have already figure out that I’m referring to the movie called “The pianist” but if you haven’t, I am. Have you seen it? You probably have since it’s very well known in the world especially because its plot doesn’t revolve completely around a man who plays the piano, there’s certainly more to it. Now you must be thinking that it’s just an entry to refer to the Second World War, which might be true to a certain extend. This is an entry to actually stop to think what’s the message hidden behind this story and what can we learn from it.

The pianist is a heart breaking story about the tragedies people had to live during those years, so probably the message it’s just “Do not take for granted what you have it could be gone in a second” right? It’s just part of the message, one of the much lessons we can learn from this story. And if that’s not the main message what’s it then? Is “People have a tendency to adapt, make do and look on the bright side.” as (LaSalle, 2003) puts it? No, that isn’t either, though it’s a great lesson too.

The aim was probably higher, the main message will probably be among the lines “Never forget who you are on the inside, it doesn’t matter all the difficulties you’ve to pass, what matters is that you stay true to yourself” yeah that sounds right, doesn’t it? 

Neira, E. (2017)

 (Focus Feature, N.D)

Source

Focus Feature. (N.D). The Pianist. Retrieved: 2017. From:  http://focusfeatures.com/the_pianist.

LaSalle, M. (03/January/2003). Masterpiece / Polanski's 'The Pianist' is a true account of one man's survival in the Warsaw ghetto. Retrieved: 2017, from:  http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Masterpiece-Polanski-s-The-Pianist-is-a-true-2687880.php