6.9Chess Story · 2021
Chess Story (2021) is a History / Drama / War film directed by Philipp Stölzl, starring Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr.
HistoryDramaWarThriller
6.9Overview
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.
Cast
Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust, Samuel Finzi, Lukas Miko, Joel Basman
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What is "Chess Story" about?
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.
When was "Chess Story" released?
Chess Story was released in 2021.
Who stars in "Chess Story"?
The cast includes Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård.
