2025, Poland, 133 min., Feature, Biographical Drama
Michał Kwieciński
Michał Kwieciński
Michał Sobociński
Eryk Kulm Jr., Maja Ostaszewska, Lambert Wilson, Wiktor Zborowski
Akson Studio
Paris, 1835. The bold young pianist Frédéric Chopin leaves his native Poland to conquer the French capital with the power of his music. The film follows his rise within high society and elite salons, where he composes his timeless masterpieces and pursues romance among aristocratic circles. Torn between glamorous parties and the solitude of the creative process, Chopin struggles with his fragile health in a race against time. “Chopin, A Sonata in Paris” is an intimate portrait of a genius for whom music remains the only true passion and final sanctuary.
Michał Kwieciński
Michał Kwieciński (born 1951 in Warsaw) is a Polish director, screenwriter, and producer, founder of Akson Studio. He is a pivotal figure in contemporary Polish cinema, having produced works for masters like Andrzej Wajda. As a director, Kwieciński is known for his ability to bring significant historical and biographical events to the screen with precision and deep psychological insight. His most recent major success prior to this project was the film “Filip” (2022), which received widespread international acclaim.
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 – Chopin, A Sonata in Paris
2022 – Filip
2006 – The Extras (Statysty)
2002 – The White Dress (Biała sukienka)
FESTIVALS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
2025 – Official Selection – Gdynia Film Festival