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8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements

A surreal and imaginative film that blends the psychological insights of Sigmund Freud with the whimsical storytelling of Lewis Carroll, as it unfolds within the framework of a game of chess.

A fairy tale for grown-ups, 8×8 is a portal to a fantasy world, using chess to stimulate imagination. Written by Hans Richter, the film features narrative segments, with famous friends including Jean Cocteau, Max Ernst, Paul Bowles, Jean Arp, Alexander Calder, and Peggy Guggenheim.

Info about 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements

Originally Released: United States, Mar 15, 1957

Production Country: United States

Genres:Music