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8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements

★ 6.2(13)19571h 20m

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Director: Hans Richter, Jean Cocteau
Release date: 1957-03-15
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is a 1957 movie in the Fantasy genre, directed by Hans Richter and Jean Cocteau, starring Hans Arp, Paul Bowles and Jean Cocteau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hans Arp

Paul Bowles

Jean Cocteau

Marcel Duchamp

Max Ernst

Man Ray

Frederick Kiesler

The Minotaur

Dorothea Ernst

Darius Milhaud

Richard Huelsenbeck

Yves Tanguy

Jaqueline Matisse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements in Portugal?+

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements on Netflix?+

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

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 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

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

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements stars Hans Arp, Paul Bowles, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Duchamp and Max Ernst.

When did 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements come out?+

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is a 1957 movie directed by Hans Richter and Jean Cocteau.

What genre is 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?+

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is Fantasy film.

Who directed 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?+

8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements was directed by Hans Richter and Jean Cocteau.