(Die Grünstein-Variante)

Content: The plot revolves around three men waiting to be deported in a prison. To escape the monotony, they form chess pieces from their bread rations, with which they then play against each other. Grünstein, a Polish Jew, proves to be a real talent, because although he is a beginner, he manages to defeat even the experienced player Lodeck, a German sailor, with his "Grünstein Variant".

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

105 minutes

Year:

1985

Directors:

Bernhard Wicki

Actors:

Grieche

Grünstein

Gefängnisdirektor

Lodek

Kaminski

Crews:

Director

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Radio Play

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