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Schachmatt

2021-07-26 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Fantasy

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Directors
Christoph Willerscheidt
Production companies
IFS Internationale Filmschule Köln gGmbH
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stefan BockelmannAcademic
Martin KopischkeChess Player 1
Nils NissingChess Player 2

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