Die Grünstein-Variante
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Wicki
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernhard Wicki, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Die Grünstein-Variante
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Wicki
Bernhard Wicki, Wolfgang Kohlhaase, Ludwig Turek
Günther Fischer
Edward Kłosiński
Tanja Schmidbauer
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Wicki
Director
Bernhard Wicki
Screenplay
Wolfgang Kohlhaase
Screenplay
Tanja Schmidbauer
Editor
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Grünstein-Variante
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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".
Who directed Die Grünstein-Variante?
Die Grünstein-Variante was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in Die Grünstein-Variante?
The principal cast of Die Grünstein-Variante includes Klaus Schwarzkopf, Fred Düren, Rolf Hoppe, Jörg Gudzuhn, Arno Wyzniewski.
When was Die Grünstein-Variante released and how long is it?
Die Grünstein-Variante was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Grünstein-Variante?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Grünstein-Variante was composed by Günther Fischer.