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2021 · 1h 50m · History · Drama · War
TMDB 6.8/10 (160 votes)
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.
Directed by Philipp Stölzl
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Philipp StölzlDirector
Oliver Masuccias Dr. Josef Bartok
Albrecht Schuchas Franz-Josef Böhm
Birgit Minichmayras Anna Bartok
Rolf Lassgårdas Owen McConnor
Andreas Lustas Johann Prantl
Samuel Finzias Alfred Koller
Lukas Mikoas Gustav Sailer
Joel Basmanas Barkeeper Willem
Clemens Berndorffas Dr. Swoboda
Johannes Zeileras Dr. Fink
Maresi Riegneras Maid Klara
Luisa-Céline Gaffronas Fridl
Moritz von Treuenfelsas Policeman Erich
Carl Achleitneras Chess Player
