Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown (2014)
Interwoven portraits of Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov, whose 25-year bitter rivalry accompanied the fall of the USSR. The story of a duel between two chess giants, fighting a personal war in a world gone to ruin. This battle of black and white was more than a face-off over a chessboard. Part psychological drama, part political thriller, the film brings to life their hostilities, nested like Russian dolls. Karpov vs. Kasparov represents the battle between the faltering empire and the young liberals several steps ahead of the game, checkmating the old guard. Or how two stories – the societal one and the personal one – started out separately and ended up superimposed, twining together into one tale.
Director: Jean-Charles Deniau, Serguei Kostine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 23, 2014
Cast
- Anatoli Karpov - Himself
- Garry Kasparov - Himself
Production: Roche Productions, MDR
Country: France
Language: Français, Pусский
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown about?
- Interwoven portraits of Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov, whose 25-year bitter rivalry accompanied the fall of the USSR. The story of a duel between two chess giants, fighting a personal war in a world gone to ruin. This battle of black and white was more than a face-off over a chessboard. Part psychological drama, part political thriller, the film brings to life their hostilities, nested like Russian dolls. Karpov vs. Kasparov represents the battle between the faltering empire and the young liberals several steps ahead of the game, checkmating the old guard. Or how two stories – the societal one and the personal one – started out separately and ended up superimposed, twining together into one tale.
- Who directed Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown?
- Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown was directed by Jean-Charles Deniau, Serguei Kostine.
- Who stars in Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown?
- Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown stars Anatoli Karpov, Garry Kasparov.
- How long is Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown?
- Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown?
- Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown is a Documentary film.
- Where was Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown produced?
- Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown was produced in France.