Karpov Kasparov - Two Kings for a Crown

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Released January 23, 2014

Overview

Interwoven portraits of Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov, whose 25-year bitter rivalry accompanied the fall of the USSR. The story of a duel between two chess giants, fighting a personal war in a world gone to ruin. This battle of black and white was more than a face-off over a chessboard. Part psychological drama, part political thriller, the film brings to life their hostilities, nested like Russian dolls. Karpov vs. Kasparov represents the battle between the faltering empire and the young liberals several steps ahead of the game, checkmating the old guard. Or how two stories – the societal one and the personal one – started out separately and ended up superimposed, twining together into one tale.

Runtime

0h 52m


Origin Country

France


Original Language

French


Original Title

Karpov / Kasparov, deux rois pour une couronne


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • France

Spoken Languages

  • Français (French)
  • Pусский (Russian)

Production Companies

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    Roche Productions

    France

  • logo for MDR

    MDR

    France

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Posters

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