Arquivo

The Luzhin Defence (2000)

Poster do Filme

Sobre o filme

In 1929, a young master chess player, Russian Alexander Luzhin, arrives at a luxurious Italian resort to compete in the world championship. Born into a marriage marked by a lack of affection, the boy’ only refuge is the chessboard. He spends his teenage years mid wooden knights, queens and pawns, but fortunately, things become more real with the arrival of a beautiful Russian aristocrat to the resort. Natalia Karkhov looks beyond Alexander’ quirks and falls in love with the man she finds there. However, the diabolical Valentinov, Luzhin’ former mentor comes on the scene once more, having previously abandoned him because he felt he would not go far. He was wrong and today regrets his decision. His objective is now to prevent his former student from winning. All told, Valentinov’ envy, pressure from a shrew of a mother-in-law, and the emotions of first love, render Alexander?s fragile feelings further debilitated. He sees himself at a crossroads: to continue to play or give up all and accept Natalia’ love.

Título original: The Luzhin Defence

Ano: 2000

Duração: 112 minutos

País: England

Cor: colorido

Direção: MARLEEN GORRIS

Roteiro: Peter Berry

Fotografia: Bernard Lutic

Montagem: Michiel Reichwein

Elenco: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James

Produtor: Stephen Evans, Philippe Guez

Edições: 25