Film
Passionate Pastime
1958Directed by Hans Richter
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- Released
- Runtime
- 25m
About Passionate Pastime
- Documentary
Synopsis
Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.
- Director
- Hans Richter
- Writer
- Hans Richter
