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5.7 1h 45m

The Pianist's Choice

"During the war, music remains the last hope."

During the Second World War, François Touraine, a young piano prodigy, has no choice but to go and play in Germany to save the woman he loves. Because Rachel is Jewish in an age that no longer allows it... A great story of love, music and resistance through time and the horrors of the Occupation and Nazism.

Top Cast

  • Oscar Lesage

    Oscar Lesage

    François Touraine

  • Pia Lagrange

    Pia Lagrange

    Rachel

  • Zoé Adjani

    Zoé Adjani

    Annette

  • Marie Torreton

    Marie Torreton

    Thérèse

  • Nicolas Vaude

    Nicolas Vaude

    The court-appointed lawyer

  • Philippe Torreton

    Philippe Torreton

    Mr. Touraine

  • Laurence Côte

    Laurence Côte

    Ms. Touraine

  • André Manoukian

    André Manoukian

    Paul Paray

  • Andréa Ferréol

    Andréa Ferréol

    Momé

Overview

During the Second World War, François Touraine, a young piano prodigy, has no choice but to go and play in Germany to save the woman he loves. Because Rachel is Jewish in an age that no longer allows it... A great story of love, music and resistance through time and the horrors of the Occupation and Nazism.

Rating

5.7 / 10
3 Reviews
3 Popular

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