Chess
1972, French. Directed by Edmond Bernhard.
Filmic essai on different chess methods combined with an adapted sound setting made in collaboration with chess grandmaster Alberic O'Kelly de Galway. Voted for in the Sight & Sound 2022 Greatest Films of All Time poll.
- Runtime
- 0h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 30 December 1972
- Original title
- Échecs
- Country
- Belgium
- Written by
- Edmond Bernhard
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How long is Chess?
Chess runs 32 minutes (0h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is Chess on?
Chess isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1972. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chess?
If you liked Chess, try Creating The Queen's Gambit, Untold: Chess Mates, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20.
Who directed Chess?
Chess (1972) was directed by Edmond Bernhard.