8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements fingerprintStriking style, emotionally cool.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Some absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind
Standout direction
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The mind
Its world is built around the mind. It leaves some questions open.
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 h 20 min
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements runs 1 h 20 min.
It was made in English, with some French, German. Produced in United States.
5.7