Chess Story
Skáksaga
Synopsis
The battle of two great chess players to mentally overpower one another takes on a dimension of life-or-death physicality as their duel begins to echo with the violent sounds of warfare from centuries past.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival européen du film court de Brest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingvar Stefánsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingvar Stefánsson
- Original Score
- Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson
- Original Title
- Skáksaga
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingvar Stefánsson
Ingvar Stefánsson
Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson
Stefanía Thors
Gagga Jonsdottir, Þorsteinn Bachmann
Department Leadership Roster
Ingvar Stefánsson
Director
Ingvar Stefánsson
Writer
Stefanía Thors
Editor
Gagga Jonsdottir
Producer
Þorsteinn Bachmann
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chess Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chess Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chess Story about?
The battle of two great chess players to mentally overpower one another takes on a dimension of life-or-death physicality as their duel begins to echo with the violent sounds of warfare from centuries past.
Who directed Chess Story?
Chess Story was directed by Ingvar Stefánsson.
Who stars in Chess Story?
The principal cast of Chess Story includes Þorsteinn Bachmann, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson.
When was Chess Story released and how long is it?
Chess Story was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Chess Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chess Story was composed by Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson.