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Movie poster: 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements (1957)
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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements

1957 · 80 min Fantasy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is an American experimental film directed by Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp, and Jean Cocteau. Described by Richter as "part Freud, part Lewis Carroll" and filmed partially on the lawn of Duchamp's summer house in Southbury, Connecticut.

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Year 1957
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy
Director Hans Richter
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (12 votes)

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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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