Die Grünstein-Variante (1985)

overview : The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".

Release Date : Apr 19, 1985

Runtime : 1h 45m

Genre : Drama  

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Countries : Germany

Keywords : prison, chess