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Chess Story

He turned resistance into a game.

★6.8 2021 1h 50m Philipp Stölzl PG-13

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.

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 167 votes

Synopsis

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.

HistoryDramaWarThriller

Cast

8 principal cast

Oliver Masucci

Oliver Masucci

Dr. Josef Bartok
Albrecht Schuch

Albrecht Schuch

Franz-Josef Böhm
Birgit Minichmayr

Birgit Minichmayr

Anna Bartok
Rolf Lassgård

Rolf Lassgård

Owen McConnor
Andreas Lust

Andreas Lust

Johann Prantl
Samuel Finzi

Samuel Finzi

Alfred Koller
Lukas Miko

Lukas Miko

Gustav Sailer
Joel Basman

Joel Basman

Barkeeper Willem

Where to watch Chess Story

Chess Story (2021) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 50m history directed by Philipp Stölzl is rated 6.8/10 by 167 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was Chess Story released?

Chess Story was released on September 23, 2021.

Who directed Chess Story?

Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl.

How long is Chess Story?

Chess Story has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).

What genre is Chess Story?

Chess Story is categorized as History, Drama, War, Thriller.

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