Die Grünstein-Variante

Die Grünstein-Variante1985


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".

Released
24. 5. 2026
Runtime
105 min
Genres
Drama
Certification
NO
Country, language
DE · DE
Community rating
8.0 · 1 votes