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Oscar-Winning Actors Join Chess-Themed Film

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Sebastian Koch and Toni Servillo, both stars of Oscar-winning films, are set to star in 'The Lüneburg Variation,' a noir film based on the world of chess. The project is directed by Gabriele Salvatores.

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Sebastian Koch, Toni Servillo Set for Oscar-Winner Gabriele Salvatores’ Chess-World Noir ‘The Lüneburg Variation’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Sebastian Koch, star of Oscar-winning German film “The Lives of Others,” and Toni Servillo, protagonist of Italy’s Oscar-winner “The Great Beauty,” are set to topline “The Lüneburg Variation,” a noir based in the world of chess, directed by Gabriele Salvatores. Salvatores – himself also winner of an

2026-10-22 08:15 UTC