By Rook Or By Left Hook (2021)
The Story Of Chessboxing
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
Director: David Bitton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: July 1, 2021
Cast
- Iepe Rubingh - Self
- Tim Woolgar - Self
Screenplay
Production: Anonymous Pineapple
Language: Nederlands, English, Deutsch, Italiano, Pусский
Original Language: en
Keywords
chess, performance art, boxing promoter, boxing, chessboxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is By Rook Or By Left Hook about?
- In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
- Who directed By Rook Or By Left Hook?
- By Rook Or By Left Hook was directed by David Bitton.
- Who stars in By Rook Or By Left Hook?
- By Rook Or By Left Hook stars Iepe Rubingh, Tim Woolgar.
- How long is By Rook Or By Left Hook?
- By Rook Or By Left Hook has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is By Rook Or By Left Hook?
- By Rook Or By Left Hook is a Documentary film.