The Chess Player (2017)

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In 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love. At the end of the Civil War, Marianne convinces Diego to live in France with their daughter, where shortly afterwards Diego will be accused of spying by the Nazis and imprisoned in an SS prison. In prison, Diego will try to survive in a hostile environment thanks to Colonel Maier's passion for chess.

Director: Luis Oliveros
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alejandro Vivas
Cinematography: Juan Carlos Gómez
Editing: Teresa Font
Production: Hernández y Fernández PC, Tornasol Media, Ishtar Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $244,806
Original Language: es

Keywords

chess, nazi, imprisonment

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chess Player about?
In 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love. At the end of the Civil War, Marianne convinces Diego to live in France with their daughter, where shortly afterwards Diego will be accused of spying by the Nazis and imprisoned in an SS prison. In prison, Diego will try to survive in a hostile environment thanks to Colonel Maier's passion for chess.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Luis Oliveros.
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The Chess Player stars Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras, Maarten Dannenberg, Andrés Gertrúdix, Lionel Auguste.
How long is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player is a History, Drama film.
How much did The Chess Player gross?
The Chess Player grossed $244,806 worldwide.
Where was The Chess Player produced?
The Chess Player was produced in Spain.