The Chess Player
Watch TrailerIn 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love. At the end of the Civil War, Marianne convinces Diego to live in France with their daughter, where shortly afterwards Diego will be accused of spying by the Nazis and imprisoned in an SS prison. In prison, Diego will try to survive in a hostile environment thanks to Colonel Maier's passion for chess.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El jugador de ajedrez |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Director | Luis Oliveros |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (50 votes) |
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The Chess Player has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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Released in 2017, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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