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Computer Chess (2013)

Directed by Andrew Bujalski · Cinematography by Matthias Grunsky

92 min64 frames

Comedy

An artificially intelligent comedy

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Computer Chess (2013) movie still: wide — A low-rise building exterior features a curved awning over a central glass door entrance. Two men stand on…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — An vintage computer monitor sits on a desk with a mechanical keyboard underneath. A simple vertical…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — A crowded convention hall features several tables covered with white cloths and electronic equipment.…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — A sunny concrete driveway features a fence and a parked vehicle in the background. A person holds a…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — A row of multiple microphones sits on a white table at a press event. Partially visible individuals in…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — Two pairs of hands work together to knead a dense mound of white dough. The surface beneath is covered…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — A pair of hands types on a portable electronic keyboard on a white table. A blurred chessboard and game…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — Dense clusters of leaves are saturated with heavy, vertical streaks of falling rain. Water beads are…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — Two men in glasses stare directly into the camera from a dimly lit space. A circular vignetted border…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: wide — A crowded room is filled with rows of tables featuring vintage computing equipment and chessboards. People…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: closeup — An interior space features a person in profile against a draped background. The subject faces left with…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: fullbody — A man stands centered against a dark, pleated fabric curtain. He is positioned as if for a formal…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — A darkened room features a projection screen displaying a large translucent chess board image. A man…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit hotel corridor features a glowing overhead exit sign in the distance. A man in a dark suit…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — A man stands in an indoor space with a decorative chessboard visible behind him. The subject is…Computer Chess (2013) movie still: medium — A living room interior featuring two men sitting on a beige sofa. A wooden coffee table with…
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Computer Chess — official trailer

What is Computer Chess about?

At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.

Where can you watch Computer Chess?

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What does the cinematography of Computer Chess look like?

Sampled across 64 frames, the coverage of Computer Chess leans on medium shots (45% of the sample) and close-ups (33%). Cinematographer Matthias Grunsky keeps 34% of it in soft, low-key light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 61% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Computer Chess?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Computer Chess (2013) are #040404, #fafafa, #484847, #cacaca, #727272, #aaaaaa — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #484847
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  • #727272
  • #aaaaaa

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