directed by: Satyajit Ray, year: 1977
actors: Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi, Richard Attenborough

The Chess Players is a historical drama set in 1856 before the British annexation of Awadh. It explores the decadence of the Indian aristocracy through the story of two noblemen obsessed with chess, oblivious to the political turmoil around them. As they indulge in their game, the British strategize to take control of the region. The film is a satirical take on the societal and political indifference that contributed to colonial dominance.

Drama, Historical, Chess, Colonialism, Satire