The Tuners
Poland2026documentary20'[PL AD + SDH screening]
In Warsaw, during the Chopin Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, another contest, less visible, is underway. Piano tuners representing the leading grand piano manufacturers work day and night, fine-tuning the tone of every note. Each expert has their own philosophy and method of work. It is their intuition that determines how the instrument chosen by the pianist will sound and whether it will become the vehicle of victory. In this contest, the emotions and rivalry are no less intense than on stage. Here the craftsmanship is a form of art.
- directed by
- Paweł Chorzępa
Film director and cinematographer. He holds a Master’s degree from the Jagiellonian University (Institute of Philosophy) and a degree in Film Cinematography from the Faculty of Radio and Television at the University of Silesia. Member of the Polish Filmmakers’ Association. Author of dozens of documentary films screened and awarded at major film festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand, IDFA, the Berlinale, Visions du Réel and DOK Leipzig.
- cinematography
- Paweł Chorzępa, Maciej Kwaśniewski
- script
- Paweł Chorzępa
- music
- Wojciech Blecharz
- sound
- Michał Robaczewski, Tom Paul
- editing
- Kosma Kowalczyk, Jakub Dalewski
- production
- Joanna Chorzępa (Bees Film House)
- Photo
