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Die Grünstein-Variante (1985)

1985-04-19 · 1h 45m · DE
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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".

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Bernhard WickiDirector

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Klaus SchwarzkopfKlaus SchwarzkopfGriecheFred DürenFred DürenGrünsteinRolf HoppeRolf HoppeGefängnisdirektorJörg GudzuhnJörg GudzuhnLodekArno WyzniewskiArno WyzniewskiKaminskiRolf LudwigRolf LudwigGarsteckiWilli SchradeWilli SchradeWärterHubert GleissnerHubert GleissnerWärter

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PrisonChess

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPrison · ChessDialogue densityDramaDirector preference215589Actor preference319855 · 386942 · 433246Country preferenceDe

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Frequently asked questions about Die Grünstein-Variante

What is Die Grünstein-Variante about?

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".

How long is Die Grünstein-Variante?

Die Grünstein-Variante has a runtime of 105 minutes.