1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:03:02,930 --> 00:03:05,680 Cattle. That's all we are to them: cattle. 4 00:03:07,430 --> 00:03:09,020 {\an5}Why all the fuss? 5 00:03:33,960 --> 00:03:35,960 Welcome, maestro. Welcome. 6 00:03:46,260 --> 00:03:48,720 Traveling through Europe is becoming unbearable. 7 00:03:48,810 --> 00:03:51,980 I was a prisoner in my compartment as soon as we left Berlin. 8 00:03:52,060 --> 00:03:54,060 The types they allow to roam free. 9 00:03:56,150 --> 00:03:58,480 Why you chose to travel ahead... 10 00:03:58,570 --> 00:04:01,650 There must be kinder ways of expressing independence. 11 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:06,240 Your letters were very cryptic. Who have you seen? 12 00:04:06,330 --> 00:04:07,990 No one. 13 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:09,500 In two weeks? 14 00:04:13,460 --> 00:04:15,170 And we're next to each other? 15 00:04:15,250 --> 00:04:17,840 I've taken a room at the back. It's quieter. 16 00:04:24,340 --> 00:04:25,430 Maestro? 17 00:04:26,260 --> 00:04:27,260 Maestro? 18 00:04:27,850 --> 00:04:31,730 Maestro, we're across now, safe and sound. 19 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:06,260 Maestro? 20 00:05:10,140 --> 00:05:11,180 Maestro. 21 00:05:12,890 --> 00:05:14,140 Welcome. 22 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:21,530 You are the first of our honored competitors to arrive. 23 00:05:57,480 --> 00:06:00,190 And why is the hotel in such a state of excitement? 24 00:06:00,270 --> 00:06:01,480 It's the whole town as well. 25 00:06:01,570 --> 00:06:03,780 It's a chess tournament. It's the world championship. 26 00:06:04,860 --> 00:06:07,860 I don't believe you've had your nose in a book for two weeks. 27 00:06:08,910 --> 00:06:12,160 - Well, I've walked a lot too. - No wonder you've made no friends. 28 00:06:18,500 --> 00:06:20,580 There's an interesting young man. 29 00:06:21,750 --> 00:06:23,300 Natalia. 30 00:07:13,510 --> 00:07:15,680 This place is in fast decline. 31 00:07:15,760 --> 00:07:17,350 So much is evident. 32 00:07:26,230 --> 00:07:28,530 I'll have the soup and the fish. 33 00:08:17,830 --> 00:08:20,330 Stop! Aleksandr! 34 00:08:23,460 --> 00:08:24,960 Aleksandr, no! 35 00:08:26,040 --> 00:08:28,460 Will you listen to me? Come back! 36 00:08:42,180 --> 00:08:43,310 Aleksandr. 37 00:08:46,900 --> 00:08:48,070 Aleksandr. 38 00:08:51,780 --> 00:08:54,490 Aleksandr, everybody has to go to school one day. 39 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:01,040 It's the best possible school. 40 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:05,080 Fathers have to fight to get their sons accepted. 41 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,580 And I fought for you. 42 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:09,880 I fought like a lion. 43 00:09:50,880 --> 00:09:53,010 Your fellow countryman? 44 00:09:55,050 --> 00:09:58,720 You've made a point of memorizing the nationalities of the guests? 45 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:00,470 Only the interesting ones. 46 00:10:01,510 --> 00:10:03,470 I'm Jean de Stassard. 47 00:10:03,560 --> 00:10:05,350 Natalia Katkov. 48 00:10:08,850 --> 00:10:10,400 You know that unfortunate man? 49 00:10:12,150 --> 00:10:13,440 Why unfortunate? 50 00:10:14,780 --> 00:10:17,150 Yes, perhaps "unfortunate" is unkind of me. 51 00:10:17,990 --> 00:10:20,910 Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin could be anything he wants to be, 52 00:10:20,990 --> 00:10:21,990 believe it or not. 53 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:23,740 That man is a genius. 54 00:10:25,580 --> 00:10:28,710 Mama, this is Jean de Stassard. 55 00:10:28,790 --> 00:10:30,000 So delighted. 56 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:34,880 I believe it's Comte de Stassard, n'est-ce pas? 57 00:10:36,210 --> 00:10:39,090 Would you do me the honor of dining with us this evening? 58 00:10:39,760 --> 00:10:41,140 I'd be delighted. 59 00:10:42,050 --> 00:10:43,560 Mama, shall we? 60 00:11:29,270 --> 00:11:30,560 Right through. 61 00:11:31,770 --> 00:11:33,360 Right through. 62 00:11:35,110 --> 00:11:37,400 Poor material, you see. 63 00:11:43,990 --> 00:11:46,200 Don't put them back in there. 64 00:11:56,920 --> 00:11:58,800 It seems very precious. 65 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:01,050 You should take more care of it. 66 00:12:39,500 --> 00:12:40,840 It's for you. 67 00:12:42,010 --> 00:12:43,180 Where is he? 68 00:12:45,050 --> 00:12:46,510 Where is the scamp? 69 00:12:48,720 --> 00:12:51,310 He's not hiding from his Aunt Anna, is he? 70 00:12:51,390 --> 00:12:53,060 He wouldn't dare! 71 00:12:54,730 --> 00:12:56,190 Come back! 72 00:12:57,020 --> 00:12:58,230 Yes! 73 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:02,240 Come here. 74 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:04,070 He's just like his father. 75 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:07,490 I saw it in Kuragin's window. 76 00:13:07,570 --> 00:13:10,580 I just thought... a memento of a wonderful day. 77 00:13:13,870 --> 00:13:15,790 It's exquisite. 78 00:13:16,670 --> 00:13:18,670 It's not a toy. 79 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:34,230 Other guests are arriving. 80 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:38,150 Oh, I'm sorry. It's the fault of your wayward sister. 81 00:13:38,230 --> 00:13:39,440 As usual. 82 00:13:40,070 --> 00:13:40,900 Well... 83 00:13:43,110 --> 00:13:44,820 Come along, Aleksandr. 84 00:14:17,190 --> 00:14:20,650 - Can you still see her? - Just about. 85 00:14:22,520 --> 00:14:25,190 - To the middle? - Of course. 86 00:14:25,280 --> 00:14:29,070 My mother has a very vivid imagination, and nothing would please her better. 87 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:30,410 Nor me. 88 00:14:31,410 --> 00:14:34,660 And I shall row back only when I have found out everything about you. 89 00:14:36,540 --> 00:14:40,000 Well, I was hoping for a much longer and more interesting journey. 90 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:44,500 Your best loved opera, most adored poem, 91 00:14:45,920 --> 00:14:47,300 favorite symphony, 92 00:14:48,130 --> 00:14:49,430 favorite walk, 93 00:14:50,220 --> 00:14:54,600 most cherished and treasured object, worst fear, 94 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:56,350 best landscape, 95 00:14:57,100 --> 00:15:00,900 most deeply held conviction, most inspired-- 96 00:15:00,980 --> 00:15:03,190 Nosiest boating expedition ever. 97 00:15:04,650 --> 00:15:07,030 The honor of being added to the list. 98 00:16:12,220 --> 00:16:13,220 I... 99 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:17,760 Yes? 100 00:16:21,020 --> 00:16:22,850 I-- I wanted-- 101 00:16:22,940 --> 00:16:24,060 About... 102 00:16:25,270 --> 00:16:26,270 yesterday... 103 00:16:27,820 --> 00:16:29,360 Thank you for-- 104 00:16:30,860 --> 00:16:32,990 I was losing things. 105 00:16:33,070 --> 00:16:35,120 Oh, please, don't mention it. 106 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:38,540 It was very kind of you. 107 00:16:39,290 --> 00:16:42,330 Are you... enjoying the resort? 108 00:16:45,830 --> 00:16:46,880 Yes. 109 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:49,800 And... 110 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:54,430 - You're here for the tournament? - Yes, I-- 111 00:16:57,970 --> 00:17:00,720 Well, how long have you been playing chess? 112 00:17:03,310 --> 00:17:06,810 I'm sorry. What a very dull question. You must think me very-- 113 00:17:06,900 --> 00:17:09,940 Nine thousand, two hundred and sixty-three days... 114 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:15,360 four hours and five minutes. 115 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:20,080 I stayed here once before... 116 00:17:21,120 --> 00:17:24,290 at this hotel, as a child. 117 00:17:24,370 --> 00:17:27,960 My parents brought me to recover from an illness. 118 00:17:28,040 --> 00:17:32,460 And there was a chess tournament, just the same as now. 119 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:37,760 Patterns repeating themselves. Different moves, though. 120 00:17:38,510 --> 00:17:39,600 Third. 121 00:17:40,430 --> 00:17:41,770 I came third. 122 00:17:42,850 --> 00:17:44,600 I was only 12 and sick, 123 00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:47,520 and still I came third. 124 00:17:49,610 --> 00:17:51,480 I'll show you where the hall was... 125 00:17:52,570 --> 00:17:54,490 where they held the tournament. 126 00:17:54,570 --> 00:17:57,660 Well, I promised my mother that-- 127 00:17:57,740 --> 00:18:00,280 Yes! Yes, yes. Come on. 128 00:18:02,870 --> 00:18:04,290 It was around here somewhere. 129 00:18:04,370 --> 00:18:08,460 Three-storied white marble, nine arches, nine tall windows, three fanlights, 130 00:18:08,540 --> 00:18:11,670 six carved figures, nine small windows in a square, 131 00:18:11,750 --> 00:18:16,050 two domes, three spires, two bell towers. 132 00:18:16,130 --> 00:18:18,050 I was brought here for the air. 133 00:18:18,130 --> 00:18:20,010 My father was unlucky. 134 00:18:20,100 --> 00:18:22,260 He thought there would be no interest in chess here, 135 00:18:22,350 --> 00:18:24,770 and we landed right in a tournament. 136 00:18:25,350 --> 00:18:26,770 I'm well now. 137 00:18:33,570 --> 00:18:36,860 Bit of rheumatism, shortness of breath... 138 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:40,740 and last year I had the piles. 139 00:18:45,870 --> 00:18:49,210 Some of the most respectable players took part in it. 140 00:18:50,420 --> 00:18:52,250 Here-- Here we are. 141 00:18:52,960 --> 00:18:55,000 It hasn't changed a bit. 142 00:19:05,310 --> 00:19:08,980 "With what you've lost, I will leave you." He went back to the casino, and it worked. 143 00:19:10,270 --> 00:19:12,560 Of course it's a Jewish conspiracy. 144 00:19:12,650 --> 00:19:15,900 It was invented by a Jew. It's run by Jews. It's a conspiracy. 145 00:19:16,530 --> 00:19:20,110 You really think the radio is that dangerous? 146 00:19:21,910 --> 00:19:24,490 Whatever is the matter, Natalia? You're being very dull. 147 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:26,410 I'm sorry. Am I? 148 00:19:31,210 --> 00:19:32,380 The chess player. 149 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:35,920 He's probably locked away from any distractions. 150 00:19:36,550 --> 00:19:40,720 They say he will stay for hours in a dark room, planning his moves. 151 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:43,930 Not on the board. In his head. 152 00:19:46,220 --> 00:19:47,640 Fascinating. 153 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:49,640 Absolutely fascinating. 154 00:21:02,630 --> 00:21:05,390 Aleksandr was so brave, really just so brave. 155 00:21:05,470 --> 00:21:09,350 He sat right up front. Didn't you? Not a squeak out of him. 156 00:21:09,430 --> 00:21:12,890 And the speed of this thing! I thought my heart was going to burst. 157 00:21:12,980 --> 00:21:15,310 That wasn't fast. We could've gone much faster. 158 00:21:15,400 --> 00:21:17,230 It was so! That is so cheeky! 159 00:21:18,310 --> 00:21:20,690 You had your eyes closed the whole time. 160 00:21:20,780 --> 00:21:22,940 You cheeky boy! I did not! 161 00:21:24,030 --> 00:21:27,740 I can't believe you! That is so mean! 162 00:21:29,780 --> 00:21:33,660 You were the one scared. I saw you. You were clutching my hand. 163 00:21:33,750 --> 00:21:35,750 Why were you clutching my hand, then? 164 00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:41,670 My dear, whatever is the matter? 165 00:21:57,020 --> 00:21:58,690 I want to learn. 166 00:22:05,740 --> 00:22:07,570 What a thin little neck you have. 167 00:22:08,280 --> 00:22:10,410 I can almost clasp it with one hand. 168 00:22:10,490 --> 00:22:12,700 Your money we live on. 169 00:22:12,790 --> 00:22:16,960 All we hear about is your money! 170 00:22:19,040 --> 00:22:20,170 All right. 171 00:22:21,090 --> 00:22:22,590 This is your king. 172 00:22:23,210 --> 00:22:25,340 He's the most important piece on the board 173 00:22:25,420 --> 00:22:26,840 and he knows it, 174 00:22:27,550 --> 00:22:29,390 but his moves are limited. 175 00:22:30,550 --> 00:22:32,310 One square at a time. 176 00:22:33,220 --> 00:22:36,600 He's weighed down by his own pomp and circumstance. 177 00:22:37,230 --> 00:22:40,270 The queen, she's more agile. 178 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:42,820 She's brave and she's cunning, 179 00:22:42,900 --> 00:22:45,400 and she can move as far as she likes. 180 00:22:45,490 --> 00:22:47,780 Your opponent will fear her enormously. 181 00:22:53,030 --> 00:22:55,500 - Aleksandr, go to your room. - I'm playing chess. 182 00:22:55,580 --> 00:22:57,080 Go to your room! 183 00:23:53,930 --> 00:23:56,760 Aleksandr, why aren't you at school? 184 00:24:04,560 --> 00:24:06,190 That's good. 185 00:24:06,270 --> 00:24:07,570 Check again. 186 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:15,450 Mate. 187 00:24:21,330 --> 00:24:22,750 Very good. 188 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:28,000 There really is no easy way of saying this, I'm afraid. 189 00:24:28,630 --> 00:24:32,680 It is one of the most difficult tasks that I have as a teacher. 190 00:24:34,680 --> 00:24:38,890 I can see very few prospects in your son continuing his education with us. 191 00:24:40,310 --> 00:24:42,230 Perhaps another school might be the answer, 192 00:24:42,310 --> 00:24:43,730 a less demanding environment. 193 00:24:43,810 --> 00:24:47,730 We've given him every encouragement. Literature, art, music. 194 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:51,740 My wife's father was a composer recognized by the academy. 195 00:24:51,820 --> 00:24:54,740 - Surely Aleksandr's background-- - Three weeks, you say. 196 00:24:54,820 --> 00:24:57,870 He's been playing truant for three weeks? 197 00:24:57,950 --> 00:25:00,830 We assumed illness. I'm sorry. 198 00:25:04,420 --> 00:25:06,130 Our son cheats... 199 00:25:06,790 --> 00:25:08,790 just as you cheat. 200 00:25:08,880 --> 00:25:10,710 I'm surrounded by cheats. 201 00:25:32,280 --> 00:25:33,690 Aleksandr, please! 202 00:25:37,780 --> 00:25:39,370 Well, what a day. 203 00:25:40,910 --> 00:25:42,410 What a day. 204 00:25:44,210 --> 00:25:47,790 I shan't want to eat. I've already dined with your Aunt Anna. 205 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:49,420 No, Aleksandr, you'll stay. 206 00:25:51,380 --> 00:25:53,710 Brooding alone in your room, it's not healthy. 207 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:56,880 I'm sure we could find something else to amuse you down here. 208 00:25:57,840 --> 00:25:59,430 How about some magic? 209 00:25:59,510 --> 00:26:01,430 You used to be so good at it. 210 00:26:04,680 --> 00:26:05,770 I know. 211 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:09,480 I could teach you chess. 212 00:26:15,740 --> 00:26:18,110 As Pushkin's doomed duelist said... 213 00:26:18,910 --> 00:26:20,030 "Let's start, 214 00:26:20,660 --> 00:26:22,120 if you're willing." 215 00:27:25,600 --> 00:27:26,600 Check. 216 00:27:39,320 --> 00:27:41,030 If you do that, that's mate. 217 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:58,630 And if you do that, you lose your queen. 218 00:28:03,140 --> 00:28:04,640 Well, that one doesn't count. 219 00:28:05,260 --> 00:28:06,640 Let's start again. 220 00:28:15,020 --> 00:28:16,440 Checkmate. 221 00:28:18,610 --> 00:28:20,610 You can't still be playing. 222 00:28:20,700 --> 00:28:22,820 It's past midnight. 223 00:28:31,910 --> 00:28:33,420 Good night, Papa. 224 00:30:21,820 --> 00:30:22,940 Good serve! 225 00:30:26,070 --> 00:30:27,860 Hello! 226 00:30:30,370 --> 00:30:31,370 Hello. 227 00:30:33,490 --> 00:30:34,540 I want... 228 00:30:45,050 --> 00:30:47,010 I want you to be my wife. 229 00:30:49,220 --> 00:30:52,050 I implore you to agree. 230 00:30:53,350 --> 00:30:57,390 Now everything will be different and wonderful. Everything will change. 231 00:30:59,650 --> 00:31:02,940 You see, the first time, 232 00:31:03,570 --> 00:31:04,780 when you spoke, 233 00:31:05,780 --> 00:31:06,860 your voice-- 234 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:09,030 All my life... 235 00:31:11,620 --> 00:31:14,620 I've been waiting to hear-- 236 00:31:14,700 --> 00:31:16,120 All my life-- 237 00:31:21,670 --> 00:31:22,710 Please. 238 00:31:23,420 --> 00:31:25,380 Please compose yourself. 239 00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:31,890 Excuse me. 240 00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:37,680 Do you not think, before proposing marriage to me, 241 00:31:37,770 --> 00:31:39,390 you should at least ask me my name? 242 00:31:40,100 --> 00:31:41,560 What is it? 243 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:44,060 Natalia Katkov. 244 00:31:44,150 --> 00:31:45,320 I'm... 245 00:31:46,730 --> 00:31:49,190 Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin. 246 00:31:52,820 --> 00:31:54,700 Come on, Natalia! 247 00:31:55,370 --> 00:31:56,790 I have to finish my game. 248 00:31:58,290 --> 00:31:59,120 Yes. 249 00:32:08,380 --> 00:32:10,090 I can only promise you, 250 00:32:11,130 --> 00:32:14,010 that in keeping with the speed of events, 251 00:32:15,180 --> 00:32:17,560 I'll try to give you an answer soon. 252 00:32:20,940 --> 00:32:21,980 Right. 253 00:32:43,460 --> 00:32:45,080 Maestro. Maestro. 254 00:32:46,420 --> 00:32:49,710 Dottore Turati, welcome, it's a pleasure. 255 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:56,260 Fetch the dottore's luggage. 256 00:32:57,510 --> 00:32:58,930 Seven pieces, huh? 257 00:33:17,490 --> 00:33:18,410 Yes? 258 00:33:19,620 --> 00:33:21,950 - I've got questions. - Yes. 259 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:25,080 - Lots of questions. - Yes. 260 00:33:26,500 --> 00:33:29,170 - Do you have any brothers or sisters? - No. 261 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:33,300 - Any cousins? - No. 262 00:33:35,300 --> 00:33:39,350 Is there anyone who had a significant influence? 263 00:33:43,480 --> 00:33:44,890 I had an aunt. 264 00:33:47,100 --> 00:33:48,190 Yes? 265 00:33:53,860 --> 00:33:58,070 Apart from chess, do you have any other abilities? 266 00:33:58,160 --> 00:33:59,320 No. Yes! 267 00:34:00,700 --> 00:34:01,660 I... 268 00:34:03,540 --> 00:34:06,830 I dance a little. 269 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:07,790 You dance? 270 00:34:11,670 --> 00:34:12,840 Yes. 271 00:34:17,090 --> 00:34:18,180 So... 272 00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:23,180 there was a short life before chess, 273 00:34:23,770 --> 00:34:24,980 about ten years. 274 00:34:25,060 --> 00:34:28,020 And then chess became your whole life. 275 00:34:29,860 --> 00:34:32,820 And then there was the day before yesterday. 276 00:34:33,980 --> 00:34:34,900 Yes. 277 00:34:35,610 --> 00:34:36,780 When we met. 278 00:34:38,660 --> 00:34:41,490 That's it. The whole thing. 279 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:42,580 It's amazing. 280 00:34:43,330 --> 00:34:47,120 You have absolutely no small talk. 281 00:34:47,210 --> 00:34:48,120 Yes. 282 00:34:48,210 --> 00:34:50,920 You answer every question with "yes" or "no," 283 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:53,500 and you haven't asked me a single one. 284 00:34:55,090 --> 00:34:57,630 You have no flattering observations to make whatsoever. 285 00:34:57,720 --> 00:35:00,720 I mean, am I not beautiful? 286 00:35:01,390 --> 00:35:03,720 I don't know. Exciting? Witty? 287 00:35:03,810 --> 00:35:05,640 - Yes. You're-- - No, no, no. 288 00:35:06,890 --> 00:35:08,020 It's fine. 289 00:35:08,890 --> 00:35:10,190 It's welcome. 290 00:35:10,980 --> 00:35:12,690 I like that part of you. 291 00:35:13,270 --> 00:35:14,270 I can... 292 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:16,650 breathe. 293 00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:31,920 It seems so much a part of you. 294 00:36:08,620 --> 00:36:10,120 His name is Turati. 295 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:13,880 He's an Italian grandmaster. 296 00:36:14,630 --> 00:36:17,090 Luzhin's main rival for the crown. 297 00:36:17,170 --> 00:36:18,760 I was wondering if-- 298 00:36:20,090 --> 00:36:22,220 It's a perfect afternoon for the lake. 299 00:36:23,050 --> 00:36:24,600 Yes, it is. 300 00:36:25,220 --> 00:36:27,180 But I've arranged to meet my mother. 301 00:36:28,770 --> 00:36:33,190 And don't ask her along too. The boat will start to become very small indeed then. 302 00:36:34,270 --> 00:36:35,270 I understand. 303 00:36:49,080 --> 00:36:50,540 Mama, wait. 304 00:36:51,870 --> 00:36:53,620 It isn't what you think. 305 00:37:01,340 --> 00:37:02,720 He isn't here yet. 306 00:37:03,340 --> 00:37:06,510 I'd like you to meet Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin. 307 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:11,810 - I don't understand. Where is--? - Mama. 308 00:37:14,980 --> 00:37:18,360 Aleksandr is a very famous chess player. 309 00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:20,980 So, why don't you two...? 310 00:37:21,780 --> 00:37:22,860 Yes. 311 00:37:37,580 --> 00:37:39,710 How long have you and my daughter been friends? 312 00:37:42,510 --> 00:37:45,590 We met the day before yesterday. 313 00:37:47,760 --> 00:37:50,010 Your daughter, she... 314 00:37:51,430 --> 00:37:52,640 likes... 315 00:38:00,520 --> 00:38:02,070 cooling beverages. 316 00:38:04,780 --> 00:38:07,110 She enjoyed one earlier on. 317 00:38:10,030 --> 00:38:10,950 Yeah. 318 00:38:11,030 --> 00:38:14,290 There's a nice atmosphere here, yeah? 319 00:38:14,370 --> 00:38:16,120 Yes, the hotel, 320 00:38:16,210 --> 00:38:20,590 lake, flowers, footpath. 321 00:38:20,670 --> 00:38:23,300 That's where I was struck. 322 00:38:25,130 --> 00:38:26,680 Not with an arrow. 323 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:29,010 With a pebble. 324 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:33,060 I don't know what you mean. 325 00:38:33,140 --> 00:38:38,150 Please, I must have an audience. 326 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:42,440 I have the honor... 327 00:38:44,650 --> 00:38:47,570 the honor of begging for your daughter's hand. 328 00:39:03,710 --> 00:39:05,380 Isn't he amazing? 329 00:39:13,850 --> 00:39:17,310 - Do you really despise me this much? - I'm sorry? 330 00:39:17,390 --> 00:39:18,810 He wants to-- 331 00:39:20,400 --> 00:39:23,320 To trick me into thinking I was meeting a handsome, well-mannered-- 332 00:39:23,400 --> 00:39:24,480 And then that! 333 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:28,610 If you had listened. But you nev-- 334 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:35,700 Jean de Stassard is a very charming man. 335 00:39:35,790 --> 00:39:38,040 I, however, desire something a little different. 336 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:39,540 A little different? 337 00:39:42,290 --> 00:39:44,590 You will not see that lunatic again. 338 00:40:05,770 --> 00:40:09,070 I want to send a telegram to Berlin, urgently. 339 00:40:19,700 --> 00:40:23,750 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the opening ceremony 340 00:40:23,830 --> 00:40:27,170 of our world chess championship. 341 00:40:27,250 --> 00:40:30,550 II Signore Salvatore Turati from Italy 342 00:40:30,630 --> 00:40:35,010 and II Signore Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin from Russia 343 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:38,600 will each take on 20 players 344 00:40:38,680 --> 00:40:42,230 invited from our wonderful audience. 345 00:41:15,140 --> 00:41:17,470 I did resist for ten moves against him. 346 00:41:17,550 --> 00:41:20,140 Something I can tell my grandchildren about. 347 00:41:20,930 --> 00:41:22,020 Papa? 348 00:41:23,350 --> 00:41:24,730 Natalia. 349 00:41:26,860 --> 00:41:31,030 Oh, Papa, this is Jean de Stassard. This is my father. 350 00:41:31,110 --> 00:41:33,280 - How do you do? - I'm honored, sir. 351 00:41:33,360 --> 00:41:35,910 It's wonderful to see you, but why have you come so early? 352 00:41:35,990 --> 00:41:39,490 I mustn't intrude. I will leave you two together. Excuse me. 353 00:41:40,620 --> 00:41:41,830 What's the matter? 354 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:46,880 Well, he doesn't seem at all like the dangerous, gloomy character 355 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:48,710 your mother described in her telegram. 356 00:41:48,790 --> 00:41:51,710 She's had me chase here across the length of Europe. 357 00:41:54,550 --> 00:41:57,260 Donkeys were a particular favorite, I recall. 358 00:41:58,640 --> 00:42:01,720 Your whole childhood was littered with stray animals. 359 00:42:01,810 --> 00:42:04,520 I remember her duck. I grew quite fond of that. 360 00:42:04,600 --> 00:42:07,060 Poor, sick creatures that were better off being put down. 361 00:42:07,150 --> 00:42:09,860 Nothing was too far gone for your compassion. 362 00:42:09,940 --> 00:42:12,320 Mama, this is very dangerous. 363 00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:16,990 As an adolescent, you were forever having crushes on eccentrics. 364 00:42:17,070 --> 00:42:19,490 Thank God you were too shy to approach them. 365 00:42:19,570 --> 00:42:21,450 You mean that writer across the lake from-- 366 00:42:21,540 --> 00:42:26,830 And now these two fundamental flaws in your character have combined 367 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:31,090 to produce this liaison with... 368 00:42:31,750 --> 00:42:33,630 With a man I've yet to meet. 369 00:42:33,710 --> 00:42:37,340 No doubt that's the reason you're not taking this matter more seriously. 370 00:42:39,220 --> 00:42:41,680 I'm sure when Papa does meet him, 371 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:46,560 he'll understand exactly why I think that Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin 372 00:42:46,640 --> 00:42:52,270 is the most fascinating, enigmatic and attractive man 373 00:42:52,360 --> 00:42:53,860 that I have ever met. 374 00:44:00,800 --> 00:44:01,930 Mate. 375 00:44:43,470 --> 00:44:44,640 Check. 376 00:44:50,230 --> 00:44:51,690 Check. 377 00:44:56,730 --> 00:44:58,190 Check. 378 00:45:12,410 --> 00:45:13,420 Mate. 379 00:45:29,470 --> 00:45:32,480 I'm beginning to get some idea of how all the pieces take each other. 380 00:45:32,560 --> 00:45:36,980 I saw him take on 20 players, and he was in absolute control. 381 00:45:37,060 --> 00:45:41,780 But in the end, it's going to come down to two players: Aleksandr and an Italian. 382 00:45:42,940 --> 00:45:44,280 You know that... 383 00:45:47,200 --> 00:45:49,700 deep down your mother has only one wish in life: 384 00:45:50,580 --> 00:45:52,120 to see you happy. 385 00:45:54,620 --> 00:45:57,290 I don't want you to judge him when you first meet him. 386 00:45:59,630 --> 00:46:01,590 He can appear slightly odd. 387 00:46:19,110 --> 00:46:20,230 Aleksandr. 388 00:46:25,360 --> 00:46:27,780 Come up to my room. Come on. 389 00:46:27,860 --> 00:46:31,120 - Your mother isn't around, please. - Aleksandr. 390 00:46:31,200 --> 00:46:33,200 - Come up to my room. - Please, Aleksandr. 391 00:46:36,710 --> 00:46:40,790 Papa, this is Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin. 392 00:46:42,130 --> 00:46:43,880 Aleksandr, this is my father. 393 00:46:58,440 --> 00:47:00,860 I'm sorry my wife couldn't be with us. 394 00:47:00,940 --> 00:47:03,820 She's a bit under the weather. 395 00:47:04,530 --> 00:47:07,070 Such a kind, sensitive woman. 396 00:47:07,150 --> 00:47:09,570 We hit it off very well. 397 00:47:11,700 --> 00:47:12,740 My dear. 398 00:47:13,330 --> 00:47:15,790 So, after you've had your game of chess, 399 00:47:15,870 --> 00:47:18,500 I expect you'll be off to play somewhere else, yes? 400 00:47:19,960 --> 00:47:22,420 And how long are you here for, exactly? 401 00:47:23,250 --> 00:47:24,500 Mama. 402 00:47:24,590 --> 00:47:26,420 By the way, I've always wondered... 403 00:47:27,470 --> 00:47:30,840 is there a move that always enables one to win? 404 00:47:34,180 --> 00:47:38,390 A move that one always plays towards? 405 00:47:38,480 --> 00:47:40,190 I see what you mean. 406 00:47:41,480 --> 00:47:44,440 There are quiet moves and strong moves. 407 00:47:44,520 --> 00:47:47,570 A strong move is one that gives an immediate advantage. 408 00:47:48,610 --> 00:47:51,570 The capture of an important piece or discovered check, perhaps, 409 00:47:51,660 --> 00:47:54,280 or, say, when a pawn is queened. 410 00:47:54,370 --> 00:47:57,370 A quiet move implies trickery, 411 00:47:57,450 --> 00:48:00,670 subversion, complication. 412 00:48:00,750 --> 00:48:01,830 I see. 413 00:48:02,710 --> 00:48:05,250 - No, I don't really. - Let's take some position. 414 00:48:05,340 --> 00:48:08,170 Take an ending from a recent game. 415 00:48:08,260 --> 00:48:12,390 White had king c3, rook a1, 416 00:48:12,470 --> 00:48:17,350 knight d5, pawns b2 and c4. 417 00:48:17,430 --> 00:48:20,230 - Now, black-- - Yes, a complicated thing, chess. 418 00:48:20,310 --> 00:48:24,360 Black had the advantage, because white overestimated the value of his initiative 419 00:48:24,440 --> 00:48:25,690 after the exchange of queens. 420 00:48:25,770 --> 00:48:27,980 Black had king a5. 421 00:48:28,070 --> 00:48:30,610 I needed a quiet move. 422 00:48:30,700 --> 00:48:32,110 So... 423 00:48:32,950 --> 00:48:34,700 I moved my pawn... 424 00:48:39,660 --> 00:48:41,080 to b3. 425 00:48:44,170 --> 00:48:48,500 Aleksandr, why don't you tell us about the early days when it all started? 426 00:49:14,740 --> 00:49:15,620 Mama? 427 00:50:19,470 --> 00:50:22,100 I was wrong. Aleksandr does have a gift. 428 00:50:22,180 --> 00:50:25,230 Quite a remarkable one. We all missed it. 429 00:50:25,310 --> 00:50:29,480 If only it wasn't so all-consuming. It's like a fever with him. 430 00:50:30,150 --> 00:50:31,860 The doctor stopped him playing once, 431 00:50:31,940 --> 00:50:36,070 and we took him off to Europe to escape the wretched game, but it didn't work. 432 00:50:37,070 --> 00:50:40,740 I try to limit the hours he spends at the board, but... 433 00:50:41,530 --> 00:50:43,580 - the arguments. - I'm sure. 434 00:50:43,700 --> 00:50:48,210 And being a busy author and artist, it must be a quite dreadful distraction. 435 00:50:48,920 --> 00:50:50,040 Yes, it is. 436 00:50:50,670 --> 00:50:55,670 That's what none of them understand, you see? The need to immerse oneself. 437 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:57,970 It must be very difficult for you. 438 00:50:58,050 --> 00:51:01,850 Which is why I would like to put forward a proposition, if I may, 439 00:51:01,930 --> 00:51:04,350 a possible solution to this dilemma. 440 00:51:05,220 --> 00:51:08,140 I have excellent contacts in the world of chess, 441 00:51:08,230 --> 00:51:12,570 and with your permission, I would like to take Aleksandr under my wing. 442 00:51:14,030 --> 00:51:16,610 We could travel the country, he could play exhibition matches, 443 00:51:16,690 --> 00:51:20,030 and obviously I would attend to his education personally. 444 00:51:20,110 --> 00:51:21,870 I would tutor him myself. 445 00:51:22,530 --> 00:51:25,790 Your son has a very rare talent that needs to be nurtured. 446 00:51:26,580 --> 00:51:30,080 I will consider it a great honor if you would allow me to do that. 447 00:51:30,830 --> 00:51:33,000 I would consider it my duty, in fact. 448 00:51:53,440 --> 00:51:55,070 You will be in good hands. 449 00:51:56,780 --> 00:51:58,740 He knows all the right people. 450 00:51:59,740 --> 00:52:02,450 It's not my world. You see? 451 00:52:07,160 --> 00:52:10,500 I want you to write and tell me about all the places you visit... 452 00:52:12,040 --> 00:52:13,670 and your victories. 453 00:52:16,960 --> 00:52:18,260 Goodbye, Sasha. 454 00:53:12,890 --> 00:53:17,270 As a so-called child prodigy, he was a curiosity. 455 00:53:17,360 --> 00:53:20,320 Under my charge, he became a phenomenon. 456 00:53:20,400 --> 00:53:22,530 I spent many years nurturing him 457 00:53:22,610 --> 00:53:25,950 in the hope that one day he would become world champion, but... 458 00:53:27,280 --> 00:53:30,120 in the end I had to accept the fact that, at heart, 459 00:53:30,200 --> 00:53:32,910 he was merely a contestant, not a winner. 460 00:53:37,210 --> 00:53:39,500 He doesn't play well under pressure. 461 00:53:39,590 --> 00:53:41,670 The last time I played him, 462 00:53:41,760 --> 00:53:44,760 we spent 14 hours at the board. 463 00:53:45,640 --> 00:53:46,760 And believe me, 464 00:53:47,470 --> 00:53:50,680 every minute of it, he was under intense pressure. 465 00:53:51,430 --> 00:53:53,980 It was a certain combination I had in mind. 466 00:53:55,020 --> 00:53:58,310 If you were to devote your moves to putting him under pressure at the board, 467 00:53:58,400 --> 00:54:03,070 and I would concern myself with putting him under pressure away from it, then... 468 00:54:04,820 --> 00:54:06,200 Mr. Valentinov... 469 00:54:07,450 --> 00:54:09,160 do you want to see me win... 470 00:54:09,870 --> 00:54:11,080 or him lose? 471 00:54:17,210 --> 00:54:19,790 Does that really make any difference to you? 472 00:55:19,940 --> 00:55:22,730 I'm very glad you came to watch me play. 473 00:55:25,610 --> 00:55:26,820 Very glad. 474 00:55:28,950 --> 00:55:30,070 But... 475 00:55:31,620 --> 00:55:33,120 for the moment, it-- 476 00:55:36,040 --> 00:55:37,460 It somehow disturbs me. 477 00:55:39,580 --> 00:55:40,580 Aleksandr. 478 00:55:43,040 --> 00:55:45,380 In answer to your proposal... 479 00:55:47,880 --> 00:55:48,880 I've decided-- 480 00:55:48,970 --> 00:55:50,590 My dear Aleksandr! 481 00:56:00,440 --> 00:56:01,520 Leo Valentinov. 482 00:56:03,230 --> 00:56:06,780 - Natalia Katkov. - Delighted to make your acquaintance. 483 00:56:07,530 --> 00:56:09,320 I want to hear all about you. 484 00:56:09,400 --> 00:56:13,070 I also want to catch up on everything that Aleksandr has been up to. 485 00:56:13,160 --> 00:56:15,240 It's been years. Too many years. 486 00:56:15,370 --> 00:56:19,460 Oh, look at you now. So thin. 487 00:56:22,710 --> 00:56:24,590 Heard that your father died. 488 00:56:27,510 --> 00:56:30,930 Come, I will buy you both a drink, 489 00:56:31,010 --> 00:56:34,100 and you can tell me everything that you have been doing. 490 00:56:36,010 --> 00:56:38,140 I was his chess father, so to speak. 491 00:56:38,220 --> 00:56:40,560 His teacher and chaperone, at first. 492 00:56:40,640 --> 00:56:41,640 Please. 493 00:56:44,310 --> 00:56:46,440 And as the years passed by, 494 00:56:46,520 --> 00:56:49,070 I became his secretary, his chef-- 495 00:56:49,150 --> 00:56:50,740 Aleksandr, sit, sit, sit. 496 00:56:51,900 --> 00:56:55,030 --his confidante, accountant, debt collector. 497 00:56:58,830 --> 00:57:01,410 Fourteen years we were together. 498 00:57:01,500 --> 00:57:04,630 Board 6, king f7 to g7. 499 00:57:08,250 --> 00:57:09,960 Bishop f3. 500 00:57:15,510 --> 00:57:17,050 Board 7, 501 00:57:17,140 --> 00:57:20,890 bishop d7, c6. 502 00:57:20,980 --> 00:57:22,730 Knight f6, check. 503 00:57:28,150 --> 00:57:29,320 Resigns. 504 00:57:34,860 --> 00:57:38,490 Board 8, f7 to f5. 505 00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:41,160 He never mentioned me to you once? 506 00:57:43,710 --> 00:57:45,040 And then you left? 507 00:57:46,040 --> 00:57:48,250 I wanted both of us to go to America. 508 00:57:48,340 --> 00:57:51,760 It's where all the opportunities are these days, but... 509 00:59:05,250 --> 00:59:07,040 Luzhin, get out. 510 00:59:10,580 --> 00:59:12,170 Here. Take this. 511 00:59:18,090 --> 00:59:21,350 This is all there is, so you look after it. 512 00:59:21,430 --> 00:59:24,100 But what will I do? Where will I go? 513 00:59:24,720 --> 00:59:27,140 - I have to go. I'm late. - Please, don't leave me. 514 00:59:27,230 --> 00:59:30,400 It's just a bad patch. It's never happened before. 515 00:59:30,480 --> 00:59:33,520 Luzhin, you need to look on this as an opportunity. 516 00:59:33,610 --> 00:59:35,650 Time for you to do something else with your life. 517 00:59:35,730 --> 00:59:37,280 Don't leave me, please. 518 00:59:37,990 --> 00:59:39,490 Please, don't leave me. 519 00:59:40,160 --> 00:59:42,700 Aleksandr, trust me on this as a friend. 520 00:59:43,910 --> 00:59:46,540 You are never gonna be more than you are now. 521 00:59:47,290 --> 00:59:49,790 And what you are now isn't good enough. 522 00:59:51,040 --> 00:59:52,130 Good luck. 523 00:59:52,960 --> 00:59:54,040 Drive. 524 01:00:06,220 --> 01:00:07,520 What city-- 525 01:00:09,020 --> 01:00:11,150 What city is this? 526 01:00:30,410 --> 01:00:33,080 My dear boy, it was a quite wonderful surprise 527 01:00:33,170 --> 01:00:35,750 to find out how far you've managed to get in this tournament. 528 01:00:35,840 --> 01:00:38,840 You should go home feeling very pleased with yourself. 529 01:00:38,920 --> 01:00:41,130 Aleksandr is going to win. 530 01:00:43,640 --> 01:00:45,180 Now, wouldn't that be something? 531 01:01:44,610 --> 01:01:45,950 {\an5}Draw. 532 01:01:51,950 --> 01:01:54,750 What have I missed? Why is everyone so excited? 533 01:01:54,830 --> 01:01:57,790 It was a draw. Neither player could force a win. 534 01:01:57,880 --> 01:01:59,290 And that's exciting? 535 01:02:00,590 --> 01:02:03,720 It was unexpected. Luzhin is off his game. 536 01:02:03,800 --> 01:02:06,550 You see, Turati, he's almost qualified. 537 01:02:06,640 --> 01:02:09,350 Luzhin is one and a half points behind in his group. 538 01:02:11,140 --> 01:02:13,730 They think he might not reach the final. 539 01:02:17,520 --> 01:02:19,190 I was looking for you everywhere. 540 01:02:19,270 --> 01:02:22,570 I've been watching the chess. I think I'll stick with horse racing. 541 01:02:23,400 --> 01:02:26,490 Look, don't worry. The infatuation will soon fade. 542 01:02:27,490 --> 01:02:30,580 - In fact, it may end very soon. - It has to stop now. 543 01:02:30,660 --> 01:02:33,080 So far I've managed to hide it. Nobody knows about him. 544 01:02:33,160 --> 01:02:35,000 Now you have to end it. 545 01:02:36,580 --> 01:02:39,040 Natalia, darling, your father wants to-- 546 01:02:44,050 --> 01:02:46,550 I was going to surprise you this afternoon. 547 01:02:47,300 --> 01:02:51,560 I had the papers drawn up this morning, and we'll be married in three weeks' time, 548 01:02:51,640 --> 01:02:53,430 when Luzhin's won the tournament. 549 01:02:54,180 --> 01:02:55,350 And if he doesn't win? 550 01:02:56,690 --> 01:02:59,560 It makes no difference, but he will. 551 01:03:16,960 --> 01:03:18,370 No. Stop. 552 01:03:19,500 --> 01:03:22,040 - Stop! No! - Sasha? 553 01:03:22,920 --> 01:03:25,840 Sasha? Sasha? 554 01:03:26,920 --> 01:03:28,130 Sasha. 555 01:03:32,720 --> 01:03:34,930 Why is he doing this? 556 01:03:35,020 --> 01:03:37,480 Who? Valentinov? 557 01:03:41,810 --> 01:03:43,230 You've read the article. 558 01:04:06,670 --> 01:04:10,340 Sasha, dance with me. 559 01:04:12,640 --> 01:04:14,220 Come on. 560 01:04:14,300 --> 01:04:16,010 You said you could dance. 561 01:04:18,680 --> 01:04:20,190 Never with a-- 562 01:04:21,310 --> 01:04:24,310 I've never had a partner. 563 01:04:24,400 --> 01:04:26,780 Don't be silly. How can you dance alone? 564 01:04:29,860 --> 01:04:31,910 Well, now you have a partner. 565 01:04:37,580 --> 01:04:39,580 You have to lead. 566 01:04:39,660 --> 01:04:41,250 You have to take charge. 567 01:04:42,080 --> 01:04:43,830 You have to make 568 01:04:43,920 --> 01:04:46,090 brilliant, bold, 569 01:04:46,170 --> 01:04:47,920 courageous moves. 570 01:07:55,320 --> 01:07:58,070 "He's now playing like the young Aleksandr Luzhin, 571 01:07:58,150 --> 01:08:01,070 who revolutionized the game in his early 20s." 572 01:08:01,780 --> 01:08:03,120 And how is he himself? 573 01:08:04,620 --> 01:08:07,750 We're not seeing each other at the moment. His concentration's so intense, 574 01:08:07,830 --> 01:08:10,250 he doesn't like to get his two worlds mixed up. 575 01:08:11,370 --> 01:08:15,420 I arranged with Monsieur Le Comte to go out onto the lake, 576 01:08:15,500 --> 01:08:16,840 if you'd like to come? 577 01:08:17,960 --> 01:08:19,130 No, thank you. 578 01:08:33,400 --> 01:08:35,520 He's defiled you already, hasn't he? 579 01:08:36,730 --> 01:08:38,900 That's why you're rushing this ridiculous marriage. 580 01:08:38,990 --> 01:08:40,360 You're carrying his child. 581 01:08:54,330 --> 01:08:57,170 Natalia, my darling, the choices one makes in life, 582 01:08:57,250 --> 01:08:59,010 when it's the only life one has-- 583 01:08:59,090 --> 01:09:00,090 Mother. 584 01:09:05,100 --> 01:09:09,600 The two group winners will meet in the final starting in three days' time. 585 01:09:09,680 --> 01:09:12,140 The winner of group A 586 01:09:12,230 --> 01:09:14,350 is Dottore Salvatore Turati 587 01:09:14,440 --> 01:09:16,360 with seven out of nine. 588 01:09:29,160 --> 01:09:32,000 And in group B, 589 01:09:32,080 --> 01:09:35,580 II Signore Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin 590 01:09:35,670 --> 01:09:38,300 with six and a half out of nine. 591 01:09:47,890 --> 01:09:50,930 The last time I played Turati in my first game with black, 592 01:09:51,020 --> 01:09:52,770 he isolated my queen's pawn. 593 01:09:53,640 --> 01:09:56,480 Five hours he laid siege to it. He tortured me with it. 594 01:09:56,560 --> 01:09:58,940 There was an adjournment and then another five hours. 595 01:10:00,320 --> 01:10:02,690 I can't allow him 596 01:10:02,780 --> 01:10:04,740 to inflict such pain on me. 597 01:10:07,570 --> 01:10:09,160 I need a defense. 598 01:10:19,130 --> 01:10:21,840 Can you please lift your arm up? 599 01:10:21,920 --> 01:10:24,840 - Do as he says, Luzhin. - I am in perfect health. 600 01:10:24,930 --> 01:10:26,590 There's no need for his quackery. 601 01:10:26,680 --> 01:10:29,640 Luzhin, he isn't a doctor. He's a tailor. 602 01:10:30,310 --> 01:10:32,390 He's here to fit you for your suit. 603 01:10:35,020 --> 01:10:36,480 Please. 604 01:10:36,560 --> 01:10:37,560 Up. 605 01:10:38,360 --> 01:10:39,440 Thank you. 606 01:10:40,570 --> 01:10:42,190 Everything's decided. 607 01:10:44,110 --> 01:10:46,660 Luzhin, you need to rest. 608 01:10:46,740 --> 01:10:47,700 Dance. 609 01:10:47,780 --> 01:10:49,620 - No. - Yes. 610 01:10:49,700 --> 01:10:51,790 - No. Rest. - Yes. 611 01:10:54,120 --> 01:10:56,210 - Please. - It's beyond my conception. 612 01:10:56,290 --> 01:10:58,040 Hang the suit up. 613 01:10:58,120 --> 01:10:59,830 What does it all mean, this? 614 01:11:01,500 --> 01:11:02,380 Rest. 615 01:11:10,800 --> 01:11:12,350 I need a defense. 616 01:11:13,270 --> 01:11:15,310 Yeah, that's what I need. 617 01:11:15,390 --> 01:11:16,600 Would not be the answer. 618 01:11:17,230 --> 01:11:19,060 Would not be the answer, c6... 619 01:11:19,150 --> 01:11:20,690 It's a6. 620 01:11:39,830 --> 01:11:46,130 It's f6 to f3, and then he can take the rook... 621 01:11:48,300 --> 01:11:50,640 Takes f8... 622 01:11:50,720 --> 01:11:52,970 Scusi, maestro? Will you please open the door? 623 01:11:53,050 --> 01:11:54,310 Please, maestro? 624 01:11:55,850 --> 01:11:58,730 - ...f6 through to f7... - It's very late, maestro. 625 01:11:58,810 --> 01:12:01,100 The bishop goes to g7. 626 01:12:02,610 --> 01:12:07,440 - The knight then takes c1... - Prego, maestro. Open the door, maestro. 627 01:12:24,750 --> 01:12:28,380 Maestro! Maestro, they are waiting for you. 628 01:12:29,380 --> 01:12:31,800 - Everyone is waiting. - Excellent! 629 01:12:32,930 --> 01:12:34,010 Where is he? 630 01:12:34,800 --> 01:12:38,140 Where is he? Where is that scamp Turati? 631 01:12:39,180 --> 01:12:42,270 - He's not hiding from me, is he? - Are you ill, maestro? 632 01:12:42,350 --> 01:12:44,560 No doctor nonsense, please. 633 01:12:49,030 --> 01:12:50,240 Where is everyone? 634 01:12:51,110 --> 01:12:53,700 Please, maestro. Please! 635 01:12:54,700 --> 01:12:57,660 They moved it. No wonder there was confusion. 636 01:12:57,740 --> 01:13:01,830 There's your reason. They moved the venue. 637 01:13:04,880 --> 01:13:06,710 There's a big victory coming! 638 01:13:06,800 --> 01:13:09,460 There's a big victory coming-- 639 01:13:09,550 --> 01:13:11,930 a big, big victory! 640 01:13:16,680 --> 01:13:17,970 Late. 641 01:13:18,060 --> 01:13:20,310 Very late, Mr. Luzhin. 642 01:13:21,060 --> 01:13:23,980 And who was it? Yes. 643 01:13:24,060 --> 01:13:25,940 Pushkin's doomed duelist. 644 01:13:26,860 --> 01:13:29,650 "Let's start, if you're willing." 645 01:13:30,990 --> 01:13:34,910 Silence, please! The game will now commence. 646 01:16:25,700 --> 01:16:27,000 Flag! 647 01:16:30,670 --> 01:16:33,170 - Flag, Mr. Luzhin, on move 43. - How many moves? 648 01:16:34,460 --> 01:16:36,960 Flag on move 43, maestro. 649 01:16:37,050 --> 01:16:39,010 Here are the moves, please. 650 01:16:42,340 --> 01:16:44,010 Adjournment, gentlemen. 651 01:16:45,350 --> 01:16:47,720 Mr. Luzhin will now seal his next move. 652 01:16:53,350 --> 01:16:55,900 Well, what did I miss? Who's won? 653 01:16:55,980 --> 01:16:59,440 They'll resume tomorrow. It's very close. Very tense. 654 01:17:00,950 --> 01:17:02,450 Thank you, maestro. 655 01:18:54,850 --> 01:18:57,690 I've got it! I've got it! 656 01:18:57,770 --> 01:19:01,400 The whole piece! I've cracked it! 657 01:19:01,480 --> 01:19:03,360 Right there in front of me! 658 01:19:03,480 --> 01:19:05,610 It's the rook! It was the rook! 659 01:19:05,700 --> 01:19:06,610 The rook! 660 01:19:08,280 --> 01:19:09,740 It was the rook! 661 01:19:10,410 --> 01:19:13,450 Oh, yes! It's the rook! 662 01:19:13,540 --> 01:19:15,870 It's rook h3. Do you understand? 663 01:19:15,960 --> 01:19:17,540 Rook h3. 664 01:19:18,500 --> 01:19:21,670 If he moves, he can take my rook and I mate him. 665 01:19:21,750 --> 01:19:23,760 I mate him with my bishop on f2. 666 01:19:24,550 --> 01:19:25,920 He has no escape! 667 01:19:26,010 --> 01:19:27,510 I've got it! 668 01:19:29,470 --> 01:19:32,350 Thank you! Thank you! 669 01:20:11,260 --> 01:20:15,180 Please, take me home! 670 01:21:41,350 --> 01:21:43,350 Not a trace of alcohol. 671 01:21:44,020 --> 01:21:46,940 No paralysis. He's not an epileptic. 672 01:21:47,610 --> 01:21:51,030 The condition is a consequence of prolonged strain. 673 01:21:51,110 --> 01:21:54,030 A complete nervous breakdown. 674 01:21:58,740 --> 01:22:00,660 A catastrophe, Dottore Turati. 675 01:22:00,750 --> 01:22:04,250 A real catastrophe, believe me. Signore Luzhin is too ill to continue. 676 01:22:04,330 --> 01:22:06,580 The tournament is over-- finished without conclusion. 677 01:22:06,670 --> 01:22:09,130 Then by default, the title must go to Dottore Turati. 678 01:22:09,210 --> 01:22:11,800 No, no. The rules are very clear. 679 01:22:11,880 --> 01:22:14,130 There has to be a definite conclusion. 680 01:22:14,220 --> 01:22:16,260 There will be no world champion. 681 01:22:17,140 --> 01:22:19,470 The rules allow for illness. 682 01:22:21,350 --> 01:22:24,520 Postpone the match for a few weeks until he's back to his normal self again. 683 01:22:24,600 --> 01:22:26,770 - But the doctor? - Doctors. 684 01:22:26,850 --> 01:22:29,230 The sicker the patient, the bigger the fee they demand. 685 01:22:29,320 --> 01:22:32,570 To have everything that you've achieved in this tournament simply destroyed 686 01:22:32,650 --> 01:22:35,070 on the basis of one man's opinion 687 01:22:35,150 --> 01:22:36,780 doesn't sound very sensible. 688 01:22:38,370 --> 01:22:39,280 Think. 689 01:22:53,170 --> 01:22:56,010 He will need to know I have your approval. 690 01:22:56,090 --> 01:22:57,680 I will do the rest. 691 01:22:59,220 --> 01:23:03,100 The game is his life. If he stops-- 692 01:23:03,180 --> 01:23:04,730 He will be cured. 693 01:23:05,390 --> 01:23:07,520 If he doesn't, it will kill him. 694 01:23:09,560 --> 01:23:11,110 He's an addict. 695 01:23:13,360 --> 01:23:15,190 I don't know if I have the right. 696 01:23:17,610 --> 01:23:19,870 If joy can be found in one way... 697 01:23:21,330 --> 01:23:23,580 it can be found in others, 698 01:23:24,120 --> 01:23:27,330 in a balanced, ordered, normal life. 699 01:23:30,920 --> 01:23:32,500 A "normal" life. 700 01:23:34,960 --> 01:23:37,380 Is that what I have to reduce him to? 701 01:24:02,240 --> 01:24:03,780 Sasha, my love. 702 01:24:07,500 --> 01:24:09,370 This is very difficult. 703 01:24:10,880 --> 01:24:15,880 It's so very difficult and I know you're going to be confused and hurt by it. 704 01:24:17,630 --> 01:24:20,510 You see, my love, things can't be as we planned them. 705 01:24:22,390 --> 01:24:26,140 The doctors are very adamant, and so am I. 706 01:24:28,560 --> 01:24:31,730 The only way to give you back your life is to take chess out of it. 707 01:24:36,480 --> 01:24:41,030 We will have a life together, but you can never play chess again. 708 01:24:45,990 --> 01:24:47,040 Aleksandr! 709 01:24:48,540 --> 01:24:50,710 Listen to me. Listen to me. 710 01:24:52,920 --> 01:24:55,750 You are not going to the tournament. 711 01:24:56,460 --> 01:24:59,880 The doctors say you cannot play. 712 01:24:59,970 --> 01:25:01,630 The wretched game makes you ill! 713 01:25:02,890 --> 01:25:04,970 So you will not play! 714 01:25:05,050 --> 01:25:07,220 You will not play! 715 01:25:08,310 --> 01:25:10,390 You will not play! 716 01:25:32,000 --> 01:25:33,290 Aleksandr. 717 01:25:37,420 --> 01:25:39,380 How good to see you up and better again. 718 01:25:40,760 --> 01:25:42,300 This is from all of us. 719 01:25:47,470 --> 01:25:50,980 I'm so looking forward to you finishing the game with Turati. 720 01:25:51,930 --> 01:25:54,810 I want to see you pull off another one of your brilliant defenses. 721 01:26:00,190 --> 01:26:02,440 I could take you to see him now, if you like. 722 01:26:03,070 --> 01:26:06,070 You could finish the game. No crowds, no fuss. 723 01:26:06,160 --> 01:26:08,620 Just the two of you. It needs to be finished. 724 01:26:09,740 --> 01:26:11,120 Aleksandr... 725 01:26:12,540 --> 01:26:16,380 do you remember when you were a boy, what I used to tell you? 726 01:26:19,000 --> 01:26:21,130 Shine while you can. 727 01:26:26,840 --> 01:26:28,800 This is the time to do it. 728 01:26:28,890 --> 01:26:30,350 Aleksandr. 729 01:26:35,810 --> 01:26:37,940 Please, allow me. 730 01:26:38,020 --> 01:26:41,480 Go away. Aleksandr isn't well enough for visitors. 731 01:26:42,650 --> 01:26:45,610 You've always hated him, haven't you? Born with a talent you never had. 732 01:26:45,700 --> 01:26:47,780 I spent more than a decade caring for Aleksandr. 733 01:26:47,870 --> 01:26:48,990 Caring for him? 734 01:26:49,070 --> 01:26:52,910 If this infatuation of yours even lasts out the summer, I'd be surprised. 735 01:26:53,000 --> 01:26:56,370 You made a fortune out of him, and then you scuttled off to America. 736 01:26:56,960 --> 01:26:59,500 You made a big mistake. Without you, he did better than ever. 737 01:26:59,590 --> 01:27:02,130 Then you couldn't stand the idea of his being world champion. 738 01:27:02,210 --> 01:27:04,970 Just allow him to finish this one game. Then he can retire. 739 01:27:05,050 --> 01:27:07,380 I told you, he's too ill to play. 740 01:27:07,470 --> 01:27:08,800 Listen to me. 741 01:27:08,890 --> 01:27:11,640 I know Aleksandr better than you could ever hope to, and trust me, 742 01:27:11,720 --> 01:27:14,060 even in this state, he could still play his finest game. 743 01:27:14,140 --> 01:27:17,690 Or your newfound friend Turati could have a very easy win indeed. 744 01:27:17,770 --> 01:27:20,650 And then you could spend the next ten years exploiting him. 745 01:27:27,740 --> 01:27:29,870 I'll come and see you again soon, old friend. 746 01:27:33,200 --> 01:27:34,290 This world-- 747 01:27:34,950 --> 01:27:37,370 This world tournament will be concluded. 748 01:27:39,580 --> 01:27:41,710 No visitors. Doctor's orders. 749 01:27:50,010 --> 01:27:51,800 We came to see how things are. 750 01:27:55,100 --> 01:27:58,060 We've waited this long out of delicacy, 751 01:27:58,140 --> 01:28:01,310 knowing how difficult things must be for you, now that he's... 752 01:28:01,400 --> 01:28:02,400 so different. 753 01:28:04,730 --> 01:28:08,360 My darling, no one will blame you for changing your mind. No one. 754 01:28:09,030 --> 01:28:12,950 - It's started to rain. - Have you really thought this through? 755 01:28:14,030 --> 01:28:16,370 About the future? Your future? 756 01:28:19,830 --> 01:28:22,750 I will not abandon him, and that's the end of it. 757 01:28:24,420 --> 01:28:26,710 Then you'll end up in the madhouse with him. 758 01:28:37,180 --> 01:28:38,230 Sasha... 759 01:28:40,140 --> 01:28:41,940 soon we have to leave this place. 760 01:28:43,360 --> 01:28:44,820 Good. 761 01:28:47,190 --> 01:28:49,950 But you have to turn your mind in a new direction 762 01:28:50,030 --> 01:28:51,660 that has nothing to do with chess. 763 01:28:54,740 --> 01:28:55,740 Yes. 764 01:28:58,330 --> 01:29:00,370 "A short life before chess... 765 01:29:02,580 --> 01:29:04,630 then the lost years... 766 01:29:06,590 --> 01:29:08,260 and now here we are." 767 01:29:10,470 --> 01:29:12,430 That's it, exactly. 768 01:29:36,620 --> 01:29:38,870 My dear Aleksandr, 769 01:29:38,950 --> 01:29:42,830 the so-called experts continue to argue about the outcome. 770 01:29:42,920 --> 01:29:45,170 Although black has short-term threats, 771 01:29:45,250 --> 01:29:48,130 there's no perpetual check, let alone a freak mate. 772 01:29:48,210 --> 01:29:50,550 Of course, black can immediately regain the piece, 773 01:29:50,630 --> 01:29:52,800 but afterwards he will have, one way or another, 774 01:29:52,880 --> 01:29:55,930 to defend a most unpleasant opposite bishop ending. 775 01:29:57,050 --> 01:30:00,680 Then, there are only two of you who can finish this game. 776 01:30:01,270 --> 01:30:03,850 Let me remind you of the adjourned position. 777 01:30:35,720 --> 01:30:37,930 There's a pattern emerging. 778 01:30:39,600 --> 01:30:42,720 A definite pattern. 779 01:30:42,810 --> 01:30:46,060 Not Turati. I beat that game. I've beaten him. 780 01:30:46,150 --> 01:30:50,730 His moves are repeated, repeated, repeated moves. 781 01:30:50,820 --> 01:30:54,280 I must keep track of every second. 782 01:30:56,280 --> 01:30:58,660 Every second I must keep track of. 783 01:30:58,740 --> 01:31:00,410 Every second. 784 01:31:01,160 --> 01:31:03,580 It sounds like such a lonely battle. 785 01:31:10,840 --> 01:31:13,460 Please don't go away from me again. 786 01:32:20,910 --> 01:32:24,990 It's been thrown together. I've never seen a hem like it. 787 01:32:25,080 --> 01:32:27,700 No more fussing now, Mama. It's fine. 788 01:32:34,380 --> 01:32:36,300 You look so beautiful. 789 01:32:38,920 --> 01:32:41,220 I promise I'll keep the howling to a minimum. 790 01:32:44,720 --> 01:32:46,390 This was your grandmother's. 791 01:32:47,770 --> 01:32:49,810 She gave it to me on my wedding day. 792 01:32:51,850 --> 01:32:55,520 Your mother-in-law-to-be gave me strict orders to see you off. 793 01:33:19,800 --> 01:33:22,050 It's the least I could do for an old friend-- 794 01:33:22,840 --> 01:33:24,850 drive him to his wedding on time. 795 01:33:25,680 --> 01:33:28,020 We just have to make one brief stop 796 01:33:28,100 --> 01:33:31,390 on our way in order to honor a previous commitment. 797 01:33:34,060 --> 01:33:36,320 Everything's been taken care of. Natalia will wait. 798 01:33:36,400 --> 01:33:39,190 It will just be you, Turati and myself, 799 01:33:39,280 --> 01:33:42,110 and a couple of officials to make sure that everything is legal. 800 01:33:42,860 --> 01:33:45,620 I'm quite certain Natalia would rather marry a world champion. 801 01:33:45,700 --> 01:33:48,830 Imagine what a wonderful wedding present that would be for her. 802 01:34:16,810 --> 01:34:18,320 Where is she? Natalia! 803 01:34:19,020 --> 01:34:20,110 Natalia! 804 01:34:21,150 --> 01:34:23,070 I have to get to her. 805 01:34:23,150 --> 01:34:24,280 Natalia! 806 01:34:27,950 --> 01:34:30,160 No! That's a wrong move! 807 01:34:30,240 --> 01:34:32,200 It's an obvious move! 808 01:34:32,290 --> 01:34:35,500 No. Natalia! 809 01:34:37,000 --> 01:34:38,590 Natalia! 810 01:34:58,060 --> 01:35:00,570 A glass-- A glass king. 811 01:35:00,650 --> 01:35:03,990 A beautiful glass king. 812 01:35:06,030 --> 01:35:08,740 I've got the king, but I need... 813 01:35:09,830 --> 01:35:10,910 the whole army! 814 01:35:11,700 --> 01:35:13,540 It's here somewhere! 815 01:35:14,580 --> 01:35:16,000 It was here somewhere! 816 01:35:16,080 --> 01:35:19,130 I've got the king, but I need the whole army! 817 01:35:41,690 --> 01:35:43,940 Aleksandr, no! 818 01:35:47,820 --> 01:35:49,200 Aleksandr, no! 819 01:35:50,910 --> 01:35:53,200 Aleksandr, will you listen to me! 820 01:36:06,470 --> 01:36:08,590 Aleksandr, open this door! 821 01:36:17,980 --> 01:36:19,230 Aleksandr. 822 01:36:20,980 --> 01:36:23,190 Listen to me. Listen to me. 823 01:36:32,620 --> 01:36:35,120 Aleksandr, open this door! 824 01:36:35,200 --> 01:36:37,660 You are not going to the tournament. 825 01:36:46,550 --> 01:36:47,550 Sasha? 826 01:36:52,300 --> 01:36:55,430 The doctors say you cannot play. 827 01:36:55,510 --> 01:36:57,430 The wretched game makes you ill. 828 01:36:58,600 --> 01:36:59,980 So you will not play! 829 01:37:02,520 --> 01:37:04,480 You will not play! 830 01:37:05,400 --> 01:37:07,110 You will not play! 831 01:37:08,400 --> 01:37:09,990 You will not play! 832 01:37:12,410 --> 01:37:14,450 Sasha, please open the door. 833 01:37:18,290 --> 01:37:20,830 As Pushkin's doomed duelist said... 834 01:37:21,710 --> 01:37:23,750 "Let's start, if you're willing." 835 01:37:39,390 --> 01:37:40,680 Sasha, open the door. 836 01:38:08,590 --> 01:38:09,590 Sasha? 837 01:38:11,800 --> 01:38:12,800 Sasha? 838 01:41:35,960 --> 01:41:36,960 Jean. 839 01:41:38,710 --> 01:41:39,710 Natalia. 840 01:41:42,180 --> 01:41:43,380 What is it? 841 01:41:48,890 --> 01:41:52,350 He was trying to defend that. There are also several lines. 842 01:41:52,440 --> 01:41:54,190 But then at the end, 843 01:41:54,270 --> 01:41:56,820 he went back on himself. 844 01:41:56,900 --> 01:41:59,730 Something he'd given up at the very beginning. 845 01:42:02,150 --> 01:42:03,610 Just four moves. 846 01:42:04,450 --> 01:42:06,620 He thinks it's hopeless. 847 01:42:06,700 --> 01:42:08,950 Then I think he found something 848 01:42:09,040 --> 01:42:11,750 absolutely extraordinary with his castle. 849 01:42:13,000 --> 01:42:14,370 I mean, his rook. 850 01:42:14,460 --> 01:42:16,000 Show me. 851 01:42:22,170 --> 01:42:23,340 Good luck. 852 01:42:32,930 --> 01:42:34,810 This is very good of you. Thank you. 853 01:42:35,440 --> 01:42:36,810 Please, have a seat. 854 01:42:37,440 --> 01:42:38,440 Please. 855 01:42:58,710 --> 01:42:59,710 Please. 856 01:43:10,640 --> 01:43:12,430 The game will now continue. 857 01:44:31,800 --> 01:44:33,510 Checkmate. 858 01:45:10,510 --> 01:45:12,390 It was a brilliant defense-- 859 01:45:13,050 --> 01:45:16,760 an immortal combination from a world champion. 860 01:45:18,930 --> 01:45:19,980 Thank you.