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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements

19571h 20mHans Richter,Jean Cocteau
IMDb 5.7

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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is an American experimental film directed by Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp, and Jean Cocteau. Described by Richter as "part Freud, part Lewis Carroll" and filmed partially on the lawn of Duchamp's summer house in Southbury, Connecticut.

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What is 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements (1957) about?

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is an American experimental film directed by Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp, and Jean Cocteau. Described by Richter as "part Freud, part Lewis Carroll" and filmed partially on the lawn of Duchamp's summer house in Southbury, Connecticut.

Who stars in 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements stars Jean Arp, Paul Bowles, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst. The film was directed by Hans Richter.

How long is 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957.

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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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