Question 1

What real-life chess match inspired the events in Dangerous Moves?

Accepted Answer

Many events are based on the 1978 World Chess Championship match between Anatoli Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi, including the use of a parapsychologist and transcendental meditation.

Question 2

Which opening is played in the final game of Dangerous Moves?

Accepted Answer

Pavius and Akiva play the French Defence / Paulsen Attack, with moves listed from 1. e4 e6 to 14. axb4 Qxb4, ending too early to determine a winner.

Question 3

What awards did Dangerous Moves win or get nominated for?

Accepted Answer

It won the Prix Louis Delluc (1984) and received awards at the César Awards (1985), Golden Globes (1985), and Academy Awards (1985), and was shown at AFI Fest (1987).

Question 4

Who directed Dangerous Moves and what is notable about that?

Accepted Answer

Richard Dembo directed the film, which was his first directorial work.

Question 5

How was Dangerous Moves submitted to the Oscars?

Accepted Answer

It was Switzerland's official submission to the 1985 Oscars in the Best Foreign Language category.

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