Chopin – Paris Sonata (Chopin, Chopin!) is a 2025 Polish-French-Spanish biographical musical drama film directed by Michał Kwiczynski from a screenplay by Bartosz Janiszewski. The film premiered in Poland on 10 October 2025.
Chopin – Paris Sonata is a Polish biographical drama film directed by Michał Kwieczynski, which offers a stylish and emotional interpretation of the life of the great composer Frédéric Chopin. Rather than a traditional biography, the film immerses the viewer in the atmosphere of Paris in 1835 and shows not only the musical genius, but also the human passions, weaknesses and inner struggles of the artist. It is a film that combines history, music and personal drama to present the complexity of one of the most important figures in classical music.
The plot follows Frédéric Chopin at the height of his career - at 25, he was a central figure in the Parisian salons, where his music captivated the aristocracy, the royal court and the city's society. While composing masterpieces and giving piano lessons for financial reasons, he enjoyed nightlife, parties and romantic relationships, while hiding his serious illness behind a charming smile. The film explores not only his musical genius, but also the internal struggle between his passion for creativity and the rapidly diminishing time, leaving the viewer with the feeling that Chopin's life was full of paradoxes - eternal beauty and inevitable mortality.
Michal Kwiecinski uses a rich visual style that combines intimate moments with lavish scenes from Parisian high society. The director pays special attention to music as not just a backdrop, but as a key driver in the narrative — it sets the rhythm of the plot and becomes almost a character in itself. The colorful and carefully constructed scenes, as well as the frequent contrast between the composer's noisy parties and lonely moments, emphasize his inner conflict and creative passion.
Eric Kulm – in the role of Frédéric Chopin, portrays the charisma and complex emotional layers of the composer with strong presence and energy.
Josephine de la Baume – like George Sand, who brings romantic and dramatic nuances to the story.
Victor Motelet – like Franz Liszt, contributing to the musical and social depth of the plot.
Lambert Wilson – as King Louis Philippe I, adds historical weight and context to the social world in which Chopin lived.
The actors build strong and nuanced characters that make the biographical narrative more personal and impactful.
Chopin – Paris Sonata is a film that manages to capture the spirit of one of the most talented individuals in musical history, balancing between biography and artistic storytelling. It not only presents Chopin’s achievements, but also reveals his human side — his love of music, his struggles with health, and his life among the Parisian elite. Combining magnificent musical moments with deep emotional layers, the film leaves a lasting impression on the viewer and offers a fresh look at the legendary composer.
