Chess Story (2021)
Original title: Schachnovelle
Chess Story is a 2021 German-language history movie directed by Philipp Stölzl, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch and Birgit Minichmayr.
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.
Quick answers
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 on 23 September 2021.
How long is Chess Story?
Chess Story runs 1h 50m.
Who made Chess Story?
Chess Story was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
Where can I watch Chess Story?
Chess Story is available on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Chess Story
Stream: Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Oliver Masucci as Dr. Josef Bartok
- Albrecht Schuch as Franz-Josef Böhm
- Birgit Minichmayr as Anna Bartok
- Rolf Lassgård as Owen McConnor
- Andreas Lust as Johann Prantl
- Samuel Finzi as Alfred Koller
- Lukas Miko as Gustav Sailer
- Joel Basman as Barkeeper Willem
- Clemens Berndorff as Dr. Swoboda
- Johannes Zeiler as Dr. Fink
- Maresi Riegner as Maid Klara
- Luisa-Céline Gaffron as Fridl