La partie d'échecs (1994)

In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.

Director:

Yves Hanchar

Writers:

Yves Hanchar, Josiane Morand

Stars:

Pierre Richard, Denis Lavant, Catherine Deneuve

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Pierre Richard	...	Ambroise
Denis Lavant	...	Max
Catherine Deneuve	...	Marquise
James Wilby	...	Lord Staunton
Delphine Bibet	...	Suzanne
Hilde Heijnen	...	Anne-Lise
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Henri Billen	...	Le Vieux Comté
Ronald Brandenburger	...	Orphelin
Benjamin Bricart	...	Orphelin
Harry Cleven	...	Le Dandy
Pascal Crochet	...	Armand
Olivier Da Silva	...	Orphelin
Pierre De Barquin	...	Orphelin
Thierry Debroux	...	Serviteur Staunton
Yves Degen	...	L'Homme du tripot

Storyline

In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.

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Plot Keywords:

1800s | suicide | suicide attempt | tournament | chess | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Belgium France Switzerland

Language:

French

Release Date:

19 October 1994 (France)

Also Known As:

The Chess Game

Company Credits

Production Co:

CAB Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films de l'Etang

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

interesting

a character who reminds Leopardi. Denis Lavant is the perfect option for the strange master Max. Catherine Deneuve. Pierre Richard in sketch of role. and James Wilby in a kind of game for British stereotypes. a film high to be memorable but useful for rediscover the flavor of a period. a script without patience and more suggestion than real good lines. too unrealistic, only collection of drawing about the characters, it is saved by a form of beauty who could be precious for a state of soul. but nothing else. so, an easy film, confused in few scenes, dramatic and aesthetically. interesting for actors and for a story who has not the best teller. but it is not a great sin. because it remains a nice meeting with a lost world and not bad portrait of romantic genius.