Director: Camille Coudari, Gilles Carle
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Jouer sa vie
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French
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Good
1 win & 1 nomination
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| Country: | Canada |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 79 min |
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Gilles Carle's documentary frames a major chess match like a classic Western showdown. The film focuses on three prominent players: Anatoly Karpov of Russia, Viktor Korchnoi, a Russian who defected, and Bobby Fischer of the United States. Chess experts Camille Coudari and Fernando Arrabal examine the players' personalities and tactics, while also discussing the connection between politics and the game.
| Alternative title: | Jouer sa vie |
| Release year: | 1982 |
| Language: | French |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 win & 1 nomination |
| Director: | Camille Coudari, Gilles Carle |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | board game |
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