Chess Story 2021
“He turned resistance into a game.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Philipp Stölzl
- Networks
- Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR
- Where to Stream
- Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel
What is Chess Story?
Chess Story is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under History, Drama, War, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 23, 2021
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Studios
- Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR
- Genres
- History, Drama, War, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 162 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR
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Overview
Chess Story is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under History, Drama, War, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A lawyer's chess obsession becomes his lifeline under Gestapo torment.”
- Intense period setting during the Nazi annexation
- Deep psychological portrayal of captivity
- Unique use of chess as a coping mechanism
- Bleak and heavy subject matter may be challenging
- Pacing can feel deliberate and slow
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven wartime dramas that explore mental resilience.
The film is intense and bleak, featuring wartime oppression and psychological torment, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What year does the story take place?
The narrative is set in 1938 as Nazi troops enter Vienna.
Who is the protagonist?
The central figure is lawyer Josef Bartok.
How does chess influence the story?
Bartok finds an old chess book in solitary confinement, and his obsession with it helps him endure the psychological torment.
Is the film based on real events?
The provided information presents the plot as a fictional story, not explicitly linked to real events.
What genres describe the film?
It is categorized as a historical drama, war film, and thriller.
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