The Luzhin Defence DVD (2001) John Turturro, Gorris (DIR) cert 12
Title:
The Luzhin Defence
Leading Actor:
John Turturro
Region:
Region 2
Duration:
104 mins
Format:
DVD / Widescreen
Type:
DVD
No. of Discs:
1 disc(s)
Studio / Publisher:
Entertainment in Video
UK Release Date:
19 Feb 2001
Edition:
Widescreen

Luzhin (John Turturro), a Russian master visiting Italy for the World Chess Final, finds his world turned upside down when he unexpectantly falls in love. Despite his genius Luzhin is extremely introverted and finds it difficult to function in the everyday world, but when he meets Natalia (Emily Watson) she offers him a glimpse of a life outside the chess world and opens up the possibility of a whole new way of living. However, she is also about to get married. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.