The Pianist

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"It made me have a much greater understanding of loss, of loneliness, and the level of intense tragedy that so many people have experienced in this world. I take a lot less for granted. It's really valuable to gain that, especially at a young age." Adrien Brody referring to his portrayal of Jewish pianist Wladislaw Szpilman, Holocaust survivor.

Adrien Brody was so shocked when he won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2001, many may still remember his impromptu kiss to Halle Berry, the presenter. Brody accepted senior rival nominees' phrase from such greats as Jack Nicholson and Nicholas Cage when he won the Oscar and replaced actor Richard Dreyfuss as the youngest actor to win t ..[Full version]