Shattered Games
W szachu. Ostatnia rozgrywka
Synopsis
The Polish national chess squad, the 'Golden Team', won the world chess championship in Hamburg in 1930, and was renamed by the German press as the 'Bombenmannschaft' ('Bomber Crew'). The film focuses on team leader, Akiba Rubinstein, alongside his fellow players Dawid Przepiórka, Ksawery Tartakower, Mieczyslaw Najdorf, Paulin Frydman and Kazimierz Makarczyk. They battle to win the trophy as well as dealing with the mental illness of Rubinstein and the outbreak of World War II. The film tracks the fate of the Polish players, some of whom are Jewish, as the Nazis occupy Poland.
Top Cast
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Jan Wieczorkowski
Dawid Przepiórka
Wojciech Mecwaldowski
Akiba Rubinstein
Jacek Feliks Knap
Ksawery Tartakower
Dariusz Pieróg
Paulin Frydman
Maciej Miszczak
Kazimierz Makarczyk
Jędrzej Hycnar
Mieczysław Najdorf
Beata Fido
Żona Rubinsteina
Anna Matysiak
Charlotta Haren
Weronika Dzierżyńska
Gienia
Magdalena Maścianica
Kelnerka Zosia
Beata Wnęk-Malec
Służąca Salcia
Antoni Gogółka
Chłopiec widmo
Błażej Wójcik
Konsul
Maciej Półtorak
Pułkownik
Witold Dębicki
Słodownik
Radomir Rospondek
Redaktor
Michał Pietrzak
Bukmacher
Stanisław Banasiuk
Profesor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Bukowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Maciej Dancewicz
- Original Title
- W szachu. Ostatnia rozgrywka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Studio Besta, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Bukowski
Maciej Dancewicz
Tomasz Ostrowski
Department Leadership Roster
Maciej Dancewicz
Screenplay
Marek Bukowski
Director
Tomasz Ostrowski
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shattered Games
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What is Shattered Games about?
The Polish national chess squad, the 'Golden Team', won the world chess championship in Hamburg in 1930, and was renamed by the German press as the 'Bombenmannschaft' ('Bomber Crew'). The film focuses on team leader, Akiba Rubinstein, alongside his fellow players Dawid Przepiórka, Ksawery Tartakower, Mieczyslaw Najdorf, Paulin Frydman and Kazimierz Makarczyk. They battle to win the trophy as well as dealing with the mental illness of Rubinstein and the outbreak of World War II. The film tracks the fate of the Polish players, some of whom are Jewish, as the Nazis occupy Poland.
Who directed Shattered Games?
Shattered Games was directed by Marek Bukowski.
Who stars in Shattered Games?
The principal cast of Shattered Games includes Jan Wieczorkowski, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, Jacek Feliks Knap, Dariusz Pieróg, Maciej Miszczak.
When was Shattered Games released and how long is it?
Shattered Games was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shattered Games?
Shattered Games holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.