Chess Story (2021)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Philipp Stölzl
Writing:
- Stefan Zweig
- Eldar Grigorian
Stars:
Release Date: 2021-09-23
6.9/10
6.9/10
- Country: AT, DE
- Language: Deutsch
- Runtime: 110
Dr. Swoboda
Policeman Erich
Dr. Josef Bartok
Franz-Josef Böhm
Anna Bartok
Owen McConnor
Johann Prantl
Alfred Koller
Gustav Sailer
Barkeeper Willem
Dr. Fink
Maid Klara
Fridl
Chess Player
Dr. Wouters
Ship Waiter Harry
Driver Max
Dr. Auer
Officer in Hotel Library
Seward Claas
Gestapo Man
