Pianoforte follows a group of young musicians from around the world — contestants in the legendary Chopin Piano Competition, who have prepared since their childhood for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Observing the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, the film captures the intense pressure they face in an experience that combines tears of exhaustion and despair with the ecstatic joy of playing.
Pianoforte is an intimate coming-of-age portrait of young pianists navigating the rigors of competition, intense practice sessions, new friendships, lots of drama, and even more nerves.