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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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Jan 13, 2023
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Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR, ORF, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, ARD, ARD Degeto
Original Title
Schachnovelle
Original Language
German
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Cast
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Oliver Masucci
Dr. Josef Bartok
A
Albrecht Schuch
Franz-Josef Böhm
B
Birgit Minichmayr
Anna Bartok
R
Rolf Lassgård
Owen McConnor
A
Andreas Lust
Johann Prantl
S
Samuel Finzi
Alfred Koller
L
Lukas Miko
Gustav Sailer
J
Joel Basman
Barkeeper Willem
C
Clemens Berndorff
Dr. Swoboda
J
Johannes Zeiler
Dr. Fink
M
Maresi Riegner
Maid Klara
L
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
Fridl
M
Moritz von Treuenfels
Policeman Erich
C
Carl Achleitner
Chess Player
E
Eric Bouwer
Dr. Wouters
R
Rafael Stachowiak
Ship Waiter Harry
I
Isa Hochgerner
Cook
A
Anton Rattinger
Driver Max
M
Markus Schleinzer
Dr. Auer
M
Manfred Möck
Chess Player
