PFF24: Chopin. I Am Not Afraid Of Darkness

An inspiring documentary following three outstanding pianists preparing to perform works of Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin in places where no one would expect to hear live music. They come from very diverse backgrounds but are united in their appreciation for Fryderyk Chopin and the therapeutic potential of music. Three outstanding pianists, Leszek Możdżer, Fares Basmadji and Jae-Yeon Won, prepare to perform works of the Polish composer in places where no one would expect to hear live music. Choosing historically meaningful sites associated with conflict and unimaginable suffering: the former German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the border between South and North Korea, and the centre of Beirut shortly after the 2020 port explosion, they use their personal experiences and music of their favourite composer to discuss the painful historical events of their home countries. Will Chopin’s music have the power to bring healing?