Plot
Two masters of chess duel each other not only in their game but also in their different ideologies. The veteran Akiva is a Soviet Jew and ferocious Communist, master of his game but also dealing with a declining health while the young and restless genius Pavius has defected to the West to escape from the Communism tentacles. Their differences will be put to test while they're both competing in the World Chess Championship, with a huge prize at stake just as much as the political ideologies behind those characters.
Written by
Richard Dembo
Directed by
Richard Dembo
Crew
Production Countries
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France
Production Companies
Ministère de la culture, Michael Arthur Films, La Cécilia
Languages
Français
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
1,569
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA