Chess Story
Original title: Schachnovelle
“He turned resistance into a game.”
6.9/ 10IMDb6.8157
20211h 50m
Overview
1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Philipp Stölzl
- Writers
- Eldar Grigorian, Stefan Zweig
- Producers
- Philipp Worm, Tobias Walker
- Production
- Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR, ORF, StudioCanal
Frequently asked questions
What is Chess Story rated?
Chess Story has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 157 votes.
Who directed Chess Story?
Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
When was Chess Story released?
Chess Story was released in 2021.
