Dangerous Moves

In a tense battle of intellect and strategy, World Chess Champion Akiva Liebskind (Michel Piccoli) competes against his former protégé Pavius Fromm (Alexandre Arbatt), who defected to the West five years prior. This high-stakes match takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, but its implications extend far beyond the gameboard. As Liebskind and Fromm engage in a psychological battle, viewers are drawn into the parallel narrative of ideological conflict between East and West during the Cold War era. The film artfully blends sport and politics as it examines the complex dynamics of power, loyalty, and identity that define this pivotal time in history.