Schachnovelle

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.

Average Score : 71

He turned resistance into a game

Status: Released

Release Date: 2021-09-23

Geners History Drama War Thriller

Production Companies Walker & Worm Film Dor Film BR ARD Degeto ORF StudioCanal

Production Countries Germany,Austria,

Run time: 112 minutes

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