The moonlight sonata created by Ludwig van Beethoven is of course an outstanding piece, which always makes an amazing impression when heard from headphones, computer speakers or from the big screen. However, Beethoven's work is perceived differently by Grzegorz Płonka, an amazing man for whom doctors have diagnosed autism for many years. Treated inappropriately, he had problems making contact with others, expressing his emotions and uttering words. Years later, it turned out that Grzegorz actually suffers from hearing loss, and thanks to a hearing aid, he was finally able to hear his voice, his parents' voice and the sounds made by the piano.
Grzesiek (Michal Sikorski) fell in love with music and his great dream was to become a pianist and perform at the Philharmonic. His way to achieve this goal, however, is paid for with effort, a constant struggle to conquer the unattainable. At some point, the protagonist decides to undergo a risky procedure of implanting an implant, which will enable him to function better and learn at a music school. However, there is a risk of losing his hearing completely. His courage and determination are very attractive aspects of the film's craft, you can create a moving picture based on this character, which is an emotional bomb that will engage the viewer from beginning to end. However, director Bartosz Blaschke avoids clichés, cheap emotions and never hits false notes. In the Sonata, we do not see pity for the main character; despite the fact that he is a person with a disability, he is treated on an equal basis, both as a human being and the protagonist of a film aimed at a wider audience. Even his parents - Łukasz (Łukasz Simlat) and Małgosia (Malgorzata Foremniak) show their specific approach to life, which in a way results from their traumatic past experience.
I had the pleasure to watch the Sonata near the film's protagonist, the real Grzegorz Płonka. Observing his reactions, smile and emotions written on his face was an unbelievable experience for me. This translated into the film itself, but it is mainly due to the actors and the director. It is a great production even in isolation from transferring the history of a real family to the screen. Blaschke took care of a pleasant feeling, joy mixed with sadness, which sticks our eyes to the screen from the first to the last minute. At the same time, the sonata is authentic, there are no cheap tricks, no tears, and it shows life very close to the ground, which gives us a chance to enter the Płonki house and stay with them. Maybe some threads from Grzegorz's life or situations are treated briefly, ticked off or drummed, which is especially visible in the second act, but that's nothing. This is an example of the great quality of Polish cinema, also in technical terms. When it comes to sound, it does not do worse than Sound of Metal, which is a really big recommendation.
