By Rook Or By Left Hook
“The Story Of Chessboxing”
2021•1h 43m•Released
Documentary
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
Director
David Bitton
Writer
David Bitton
Languages
Dutch, English, German
Studio
Anonymous Pineapple
Cast
Iepe Rubingh
Self
Tim Woolgar
Self
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