The Luzhin Defence
Watch TrailerBased upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | France, United Kingdom, Hungary |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Marleen Gorris |
| Runtime | 109 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (43 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Marleen Gorris
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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