Here are five films that exemplify Roman Polanski's diverse and masterful storytelling abilities.
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'The Pianist'
'The Pianist,' a haunting World War II drama, highlights the resilience of the human spirit and features an Oscar-winning performance by Adrien Brody.
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'Chinatown'
'Chinatown,' a neo-noir masterpiece set in 1930s Los Angeles, stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in a web of corruption and deceit.
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'Rosemary's Baby'
Polanski's Oscar-nominated psychological horror film, 'Rosemary's Baby,' showcases his talent for infusing absurd dark humor into his work.
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'Repulsion'
'Repulsion,' another psychological horror film, explores mental unraveling and the eerie depths of the human psyche with Catherine Deneuve's captivating performance.
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'Knife in the Water'
Polanski's debut feature, 'Knife in the Water,' is a minimalist thriller that delves into the complexities of human relationships during a suspenseful sailing trip.