Director Michał Kwieciński and rising star actor Eryk Kulm reprise their successful collaboration on Filip (2022) with this lavish period piece on the life of Poland’s greatest composer. Following Chopin (Kulm) in his final years, the film begins with his residence and fame in Paris firmly established, as is his position as the aristocracy’s pianist of choice. His friendships and relationships include fellow wanderers and expatriates Franz Liszt (Victor Meutelet) and the Countess Delfina Potocka (Karolina Gruszka), and writer George Sand (Joséphine de la Baume). As the illness that would kill him takes hold, Chopin considers his personal and professional legacy.

Notes by Kevin Coyne.

The screening will include a special introduction on Frédéric Chopin acclaimed pianist Hugh Tinney.

Screening as part of IFI Kinopolis Polish Film Festival 2025.