In 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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What is The Chess Player about?
In 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...
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player (2017) was directed by Luis Oliveros. The film is a History, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 6.3/10.
How long is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 50 votes. Genre: History, Drama.
Is The Chess Player worth watching?
The Chess Player is rated 6.3/10 by 50 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for History and Drama fans.
