Chess Story (2021)

Chess Story (2021) is a History, Drama, War, Thriller film directed by Philipp Stölzl, rated 6.9/10 by 158 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.

Directed by Philipp Stölzl. Starring Oliver Masucci, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Lassgård, Andreas Lust.