but. This is, you know, it fills me with great joy,
but I am also filled with a lot of sadness tonight
because I am accepting an award at such a strange time.
And you know my experiences of making this film
made me very aware of
the sadness and the dehumanization of people at times of war.
And the repercussions of war.
And whatever you believe in, if it's God or Allah,
may he watch over you and let's pray for a peaceful and swift resolution.

                                                              Adrien Brody
                                                              THE PIANIST