The Luzhin defence:

An eccentric chess master, whose unstable childhood rendered him incapable of relating well with others, finds that chess is his only escape and solace. At an Italian resort, where he is favored to win a prestigious chess championship, he meets and falls in love with a caring woman. When a former me...

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Format: Video Software
Language:English
Published: s.l. Renaissance Films 2000
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Summary:An eccentric chess master, whose unstable childhood rendered him incapable of relating well with others, finds that chess is his only escape and solace. At an Italian resort, where he is favored to win a prestigious chess championship, he meets and falls in love with a caring woman. When a former mentor turned jealous saboteur tries to destroy his confidence, the fragile genius may lose more than just the big game
Item Description:Orig.: GB, F 2000. - Sprache: Engl.
Physical Description:1 DVD, ca. 104 Min.; RC 2 12 cm

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