The Great Chess Movie (1982)
Gilles Carle’s documentary turns the world of chess into a Western-style showdown. The film centers on three towering figures: Anatoly Karpov of Russia, Viktor Korchnoi, a Sovie...
MOVIE
Gilles Carle’s documentary turns the world of chess into a Western-style showdown. The film centers on three towering figures: Anatoly Karpov of Russia, Viktor Korchnoi, a Soviet defector, and America’s Bobby Fischer. Chess enthusiasts Camille Coudari and Fernando Arrabal dissect the players’ personalities and tactics, while also reflecting on how politics and the game intertwine.
Runtime
1h 19m
Country
Canada
