Passionate Pastime
1958
25min
Documentary
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Overview
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.
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Passionate Pastime was directed by Hans Richter.
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Passionate Pastime runs for 25min, and was released in 1958.
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