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The Chess Game

1994

Yves Hanchar

1994·BelgiumBelgiumFranceFranceSwitzerlandSwitzerland
Award tierBronze

In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.

Cast

Olivier Maes·Pierre Richard·Christian Maillet·Yves Hanchar

Producers

Pascal Judelewicz·Jacqueline Pierreux·Jean-Louis Porchet·Gérard Ruey·Anne-Dominique Toussaint

Languages

FranceFrench

Major Awards

0 wins · 1 nomination

Nominations (1)

Festival Grand Prize

San Sebastián International Film Festival (1994)

Best Film

Yves Hanchar