The Royal Game (2021)
He turned resistance into a game.
1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
Director: Philipp Stölzl
Genre: History, Drama, War, Thriller
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 23, 2021
Cast
- Oliver Masucci - Dr. Josef Bartok
- Albrecht Schuch - Franz-Josef Böhm
- Birgit Minichmayr - Anna Bartok
- Rolf Lassgård - Owen McConnor
- Andreas Lust - Johann Prantl
- Samuel Finzi - Alfred Koller
- Lukas Miko - Gustav Sailer
- Joel Basman - Barkeeper Willem
- Clemens Berndorff - Dr. Swoboda
- Johannes Zeiler - Dr. Fink
Screenplay
- Stefan Zweig (Novel)
- Eldar Grigorian
Music: Ingo Ludwig Frenzel
Cinematography: Thomas W. Kiennast
Editing: Sven Budelmann
Production: Walker & Worm Film, Dor Film, BR, ORF, StudioCanal, Studio Babelsberg, ARD, ARD Degeto
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
chess, world war ii, playing chess
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royal Game about?
- 1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
- Who directed The Royal Game?
- The Royal Game was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
- Who stars in The Royal Game?
- The Royal Game stars Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust, Samuel Finzi.
- How long is The Royal Game?
- The Royal Game has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Royal Game?
- The Royal Game is a History, Drama, War, Thriller film.
- Where was The Royal Game produced?
- The Royal Game was produced in Austria, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Royal Game?
- The themes of The Royal Game include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.