By Rook Or By Left Hook
“The Story Of Chessboxing”
Synopsis
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bitton
- Screenplay & Story
- David Bitton
- Original Title
- By Rook Or By Left Hook
- Release Date
- 01/07/2021
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, German, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Anonymous Pineapple
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David Bitton
David Bitton
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David Bitton
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What is By Rook Or By Left Hook about?
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
Who directed By Rook Or By Left Hook?
By Rook Or By Left Hook was directed by David Bitton.
Who stars in By Rook Or By Left Hook?
The principal cast of By Rook Or By Left Hook includes Iepe Rubingh, Tim Woolgar.
When was By Rook Or By Left Hook released and how long is it?
By Rook Or By Left Hook was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.