Where is our original copy, and why is the replacement issued under the name Innocent Moves? 1) No idea. 2) It's the English release title.
Good review here. 'Pools of light' is right. Plus, put the chess board in the light (sometimes), leave the actors in the shadow - Joan Allen in particular - but, do you notice that even when in the shadow of the half light they are always perfectly lit. (Conrad lost to Janusz Kaminski for Schindler's List, which Zaillian also wrote.) It's not exactly a masterclass in cinematography, it's a masterclass in Conrad Hall's cinematography.
But - it is also a great example of very visual screen writing. Also I love the way he wins using the influence of both teachers (Fishburne and Kingsley). Zaillian's been working on The Night Of (crime drama with Riz Ahmed) and The Irishman, Scorsese's latest (Zaillian co-wrote Gangs of New York).
Great cast with Max Pomeranc a very expressive kid, Tony Shaloub in one of his interesting cameos, Joe Mantegna, Austin Pendleton, Robert Stephens.
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