Passionate Pastime (1958)
Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.
Director: Hans Richter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
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Editing: Hans Richter
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passionate Pastime about?
- Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.
- Who directed Passionate Pastime?
- Passionate Pastime was directed by Hans Richter.
- Who stars in Passionate Pastime?
- Passionate Pastime stars Vincent Price, Darius Milhaud, Marcel Duchamp, Larry Evans.
- How long is Passionate Pastime?
- Passionate Pastime has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Passionate Pastime?
- Passionate Pastime is a Documentary film.