Chopin, a Sonata in Paris

Chopin, a Sonata in Paris
Polish theatrical release poster
PolishChopin, Chopin!
Directed byMichał Kwieciński
Written byBartosz Janiszewski
Produced by
  • Michał Kwieciński
  • Małgorzata Fogel-Gabryś
Starring
CinematographyMichał Sobociński
Production
company
Distributed byTVP
Release dates
  • 22 September 2025 (2025-09-22) (Gdynia)
  • 10 October 2025 (2025-10-10) (Poland)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryPoland
Languages
  • Polish
  • French
  • Spanish
BudgetPLN 72 million[1]

Chopin, a Sonata in Paris (Polish: Chopin, Chopin!) is a 2025 Polish period biographical drama film directed by Michał Kwieciński. Starring Eryk Kulm as Frédéric Chopin, it follows the life of Chopin in the 1830s. It opened the Polish Film Festival on 22 September 2025 and received a theatrical release in Poland on 10 October 2025.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in March 2024.[2][3] Director Michał Kwieciński had previously worked with Eryk Kulm on his 2022 film, Filip. When Kulm expressed that Frédéric Chopin was his dream role, Kwieciński began researching the composer.[4][5] He was inspired by Joachim Trier's 2021 film The Worst Person in the World in deciding to present Chopin's life in distinct vignettes.[6]

With a budget of PLN 72 million, it is one of the most expensive productions in Polish history.[1][7]

Casting

Eryk Kulm joined the cast in June 2024.[8] To prepare for the role, he read two extensive biographies about Chopin.[4] He also spent three months learning piano pieces by Chopin to play in the film.[9] Pianist Janusz Olejniczak oversaw Kulm's musical preparations.[5] Lambert Wilson was announced as a cast member on 29 August 2024.[2]

Filming

The film was shot over four months, and required the work of 260 actors, 5,000 extras, and 600 crew members.[1] Principal photography began in Poland in August 2024.[10] In late August and early September, filming took place in Roztoka, Żelazno, Lubiąż, and Żagań.[11][12] From 21 September to 25 September 2024, filming took place in Łódź, including Izrael Poznański Palace.[13][14] Filming took place in Bordeaux from 7 October to 26 October 2024.[15][16][17] On 29 October 2024, filming began in Mallorca.[18][19] Filming took place in Szczawno-Zdrój, Bolków, and Wrocław in December 2024.[11]

Release

The film opened the Polish Film Festival on 22 September 2025.[20] It received a theatrical release in Poland by TVP Dystrybucja Kinowa on 10 October 2025.[1][21]

Reception

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Camerimage November 22, 2025 Golden Frog Michał Sobociński Nominated [22]
Bronze Frog Won
Polish Film Festival September 25, 2025 Best Film Michał Kwieciński Nominated [23]
Best Production Design Katarzyna Sobańska [pl], Marcel Sławiński Won
Best Costume Design Magdalena Biedrzycka [pl], Justyna Stolarz Won

References

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  2. ^ a b Balaga, Marta (29 August 2024). "Lambert Wilson to Star as King Louis Philippe in 'Chopin, Chopin!': 'I Live With His Music' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  3. ^ Izdebski, Jakub (19 March 2024). "Twórcy "Filipa" szykują nowy film. Opowiedzą o znanym kompozytorze". Interia (in Polish). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b Dróżdż, Dawid (9 October 2024). "Zagra Chopina w drugim najdroższym filmie w polskim kinie. "Ludzie kompletnie go nie rozumieli"". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b Komendołowicz, Iza (5 October 2024). "Uwielbiany przez kobiety geniusz, który żył wyłącznie muzyką. Michał Kwieciński o swojej wizji Chopina [NASZE WIDEO]". Polska Agencja Prasowa (in Polish). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. ^ Radomski, Marcin (7 October 2024). "To będzie jeden z najdroższych polskich filmów w historii. O kim opowie?". Interia (in Polish). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  7. ^ Paliczka, Weronika (8 May 2025). "Tak wygląda jeden z najdroższych filmów. Opowie o najbardziej znanym Polaku". Radio ZET (in Polish). Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  8. ^ Dróżdż, Dawid (4 June 2024). "Eryk Kulm jr. jako Fryderyk Chopin. Znamy szczegóły superprodukcji". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ^ Soćko, Dominika (4 October 2024). "Eryk Kulm jr spędził trzy miesiące w odosobnieniu, by nauczyć się grać chopinowskie utwory. "Chopin, Chopin!" to film, na który warto czekać". Zwierciadlo (in Polish). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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  13. ^ Pawłowski, Dariusz (26 August 2024). "Historyczny film fabularny "Chopin, Chopin!" będzie kręcony w Łodzi. Zaplanowano castingi". Dziennik Łódzki (in Polish). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  14. ^ Śliwiński, Tomasz (24 September 2024). "Filmowcy ponownie odwiedzili Łódź. W Pałacu Poznańskich powstaje międzynarodowa superprodukcja". TuŁódź (in Polish). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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  16. ^ Paoli-Lebailly, Pascale (14 October 2024). "Le potentiel de Bordeaux pour le film d'époque est encore sous-exploité". La Tribune (in French). Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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  18. ^ Malagamba, Adrián (30 October 2024). "Chopin 'desembarca' en Mallorca de la mano de una película sobre el compositor". Última Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  19. ^ Socies, Emma (31 October 2024). "Chopin torna a Mallorca a bord del Rafael Verdera". IB3 (in Catalan). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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  21. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (9 January 2025). "Frederic Chopin Biopic From 'Warsaw 44' Producer Boarded by Playtime (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  22. ^ "EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2025 Awards". camerimage.pl. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  23. ^ Grynienko, Katarzyna (28 September 2025). "FNE at 50th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia: The Altar Boys Wins Golden Lion". Film New Europe. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
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