Overview

The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".

Cast

Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe, Jörg Gudzuhn, Arno Wyzniewski, Rolf Ludwig, Willi Schrade, Hubert Gleissner

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Frequently asked

What is "Die Grünstein-Variante" about?

The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".

When was "Die Grünstein-Variante" released?

Die Grünstein-Variante was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Die Grünstein-Variante"?

The cast includes Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe, Jörg Gudzuhn.