The Lüneburg Variant

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The story centers around the mysterious death of sixty-eight-year-old Dr. Dieter Frisch, a wealthy industrialist and chess master, living outside Vienna. Having returned from his office in Munich on Friday evening, he was discovered on Sunday morning in the orchard of his estate, at the center of a concentric maze, built in the shape of a chess board. Dr Frisch was found lying in a pool of his own blood, with his antique silver pistol several feet from the body. There was no suicide note, but a primitive chess set was found by police, in Dr Frisch's study, set up at a complicated middle-game position.

Director: Gabriele Salvatores

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Production: Indiana Production, BriskPace Studios, MeMo Films, RAI Cinema
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Gabriele Salvatores

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lüneburg Variant about?
The story centers around the mysterious death of sixty-eight-year-old Dr. Dieter Frisch, a wealthy industrialist and chess master, living outside Vienna. Having returned from his office in Munich on Friday evening, he was discovered on Sunday morning in the orchard of his estate, at the center of a concentric maze, built in the shape of a chess board. Dr Frisch was found lying in a pool of his own blood, with his antique silver pistol several feet from the body. There was no suicide note, but a primitive chess set was found by police, in Dr Frisch's study, set up at a complicated middle-game position.
Who directed The Lüneburg Variant?
The Lüneburg Variant was directed by Gabriele Salvatores.
Who stars in The Lüneburg Variant?
The Lüneburg Variant stars Toni Servillo, Sebastian Koch, Damian Hardung, Andrea Avagliano, Thomas Prenn.
Where was The Lüneburg Variant produced?
The Lüneburg Variant was produced in Italy.