Fool's Mate (1989)

Fool's Mate (1989) poster

Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pianist and chess whiz. He compromises his talents by casting his lot with a group of self-destructive druggies and gamblers. Marwitz' new circle of friends effectively ruins his marriage to Victoria Tennant, an English architect. Fool's Mate makes no effort to cheer up its audience, but this sort of fare apparently is what the European film-festival circuit thrives on.

Director: Mathieu Carrière
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Production: ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fool's Mate about?
Matthieu Carriere, who once starred in German director Volkor Schlondorff's breakthrough film Young Torless, turns director himself for Fool's Mate. Michael Marwitz plays a once-famous concert pianist and chess whiz. He compromises his talents by casting his lot with a group of self-destructive druggies and gamblers. Marwitz' new circle of friends effectively ruins his marriage to Victoria Tennant, an English architect. Fool's Mate makes no effort to cheer up its audience, but this sort of fare apparently is what the European film-festival circuit thrives on.
Who directed Fool's Mate?
Fool's Mate was directed by Mathieu Carrière.
Who stars in Fool's Mate?
Fool's Mate stars Victoria Tennant, Michael Marwitz, Stuart Wilson, Mareike Carrière, Peter Sattmann, Anatoli Karpov.
How long is Fool's Mate?
Fool's Mate has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Fool's Mate?
Fool's Mate is a Drama film.
Where was Fool's Mate produced?
Fool's Mate was produced in Germany.