Zugzwang
Цугцванг
Synopsis
The final match of a commercial tournament in classical chess should hold no surprises: the long-term champion annually breaks the bank, easily beating all opponents. However, this year one opponent has prepared an unusual strategy. When posing for the photographers and shaking hands with the intelligent and constrained Champion, the Opponent quietly tells him that he spent the night with the Champion’s wife.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Open Russian Film Festival Kinotavr
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergey Ramz
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergey Shapovalov
- Original Score
- Sergey Khmylov
- Original Title
- Цугцванг
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergey Ramz
Sergey Shapovalov
Sergey Khmylov
Elena Shchurova
Evgeny Chernyshev
Elena Panfilova, Sergey Ramz
Department Leadership Roster
Sergey Ramz
Director
Elena Panfilova
Producer
Sergey Shapovalov
Screenplay
Sergey Ramz
Producer
Anna Voronyuk
Production Design
Ekaterina Abrosova
Production Design
Evgeny Chernyshev
Editor
Sergey Khmylov
Original Music Composer
Elena Shchurova
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zugzwang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zugzwang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zugzwang about?
The final match of a commercial tournament in classical chess should hold no surprises: the long-term champion annually breaks the bank, easily beating all opponents. However, this year one opponent has prepared an unusual strategy. When posing for the photographers and shaking hands with the intelligent and constrained Champion, the Opponent quietly tells him that he spent the night with the Champion’s wife.
Who directed Zugzwang?
Zugzwang was directed by Sergey Ramz.
Who stars in Zugzwang?
The principal cast of Zugzwang includes Evgeniy Pronin, Irina Loseva, Sergey Shnyryov, Vsevolod Korshunov, Sergey Yakunin.
When was Zugzwang released and how long is it?
Zugzwang was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Zugzwang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zugzwang was composed by Sergey Khmylov.