Shattered Games
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Shattered Games is a history/drama film. directed by Marek Bukowski. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Wieczorkowski, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, and Jacek Feliks Knap
Synopsis
The Polish national chess squad, the 'Golden Team', won the world chess championship in Hamburg in 1930, and was renamed by the German press as the 'Bombenmannschaft' ('Bomber Crew'). The film focuses on team leader, Akiba Rubinstein, alongside his fellow players Dawid Przepiórka, Ksawery Tartakower, Mieczyslaw Najdorf, Paulin Frydman and Kazimierz Makarczyk. They battle to win the trophy as well as dealing with the mental illness of Rubinstein and the outbreak of World War II. The film tracks the fate of the Polish players, some of whom are Jewish, as the Nazis occupy Poland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jan Wieczorkowski
as Dawid Przepiórka
Wojciech Mecwaldowski
as Akiba Rubinstein
Jacek Feliks Knap
as Ksawery Tartakower
Dariusz Pieróg
as Paulin Frydman
Maciej Miszczak
as Kazimierz Makarczyk
Jędrzej Hycnar
as Mieczysław Najdorf
Beata Fido
as Żona Rubinsteina
Anna Matysiak
as Charlotta Haren
Weronika Dzierżyńska
as Gienia
Magdalena Maścianica
as Kelnerka Zosia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Studio Besta
- Telewizja Polska
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shattered Games about?
The Polish national chess squad, the 'Golden Team', won the world chess championship in Hamburg in 1930, and was renamed by the German press as the 'Bombenmannschaft' ('Bomber Crew'). The film focu...
Who directed Shattered Games?
Shattered Games was directed by Marek Bukowski.
How long is Shattered Games?
Shattered Games has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Shattered Games released?
Shattered Games was released on October 29, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shattered Games?
The main cast of Shattered Games includes Jan Wieczorkowski, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, Jacek Feliks Knap, Dariusz Pieróg, Maciej Miszczak.