Die Grünstein-Variante
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".
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Die Grünstein-Variante
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 19, 1985
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
User Score
80%
Original Title
Die Grünstein-Variante
Director
Bernhard Wicki
Description
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".
