Set in the late 1920s, The Luzhin Defence tells the story of a shambling, unworldly chess Grand Master who arrives in the Italian Lakes to play the match of his life and unexpectedly finds the love of his life. Discovering his prodigious talent in boyhood overshadowed by his parents' failing marriage, Luzhin's lyrical passion for chess has become his refuge and rendered the real world a phantom. Already matched up by her family to the very suitable Comte de Stassard, when Natalia meets Luzhin, she is drawn to the erratic genius and offers him a glimpse outside of his chess obsession. But it is a world he is not equipped to deal with and his two worlds collide to tragic effect.
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Crew or equipment visible:
A cameraman and camera are reflected in the car window as Luzhin prepares to go to the wedding (about the 1:33 mark).
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Quotes
Vera:
He's defiled you already, hasn't he? That's why you're rushing this ridiculous marriage. You're carrying his child. See more »
Soundtracks
"Waltz 2"
from "Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2" Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (as Dimitri Shostakovich) Performed by Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) Conducted by Riccardo Chailly By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Licensing Courtesy of Decca Record Label Ltd. Under license from Universal Special Markets (p) 1992 Decca Records
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