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Polish director Jakub Piątek (R) and Polish producer Maciej Kubicki (L) hold their award for Arts Programming for "Pianoforte." Photo: PAP/EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Polish documentary ‘Pianoforte’ wins International Emmy Award

A Polish documentary following the lives of young pianists competing in Warsaw’s Chopin Competition has won an International Emmy Award for Artistic Programming.

Young piano virtuoso preparing for a performance at the Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw 2021. Photo by Telemark Production Company

Polish documentary on Chopin piano competition up for Emmy

A Polish film director has been nominated for an Emmy award for a documentary that follows the lives of five young participants in the most prestigious of all international piano competitions.