Brainwashed (original title Schachnovelle, "Chess Novella") is a 1960 German drama film directed by Gerd Oswald and starring Curt Jürgens, Claire Bloom and Hansjörg Felmy.

However, the ship's departure is delayed by the belated arrival of a mysterious and obviously anxious passenger accompanied by Bishop Ambrosse.

Together with Bishop Ambrosse, he hides art treasures abroad in order to protect them from the national socialists who had just occupied Austria.

Berger is pressured not only by Irene, who feels neglected, but also by his superior Hartmann, as von Basil keeps the hiding-place of the art treasures a secret even after six weeks of isolation.

As von Basil pretends to be cooperative and is brought to a questioning, he succeeds in stealing a book from a coat pocket.

Back again in his room, von Basil is disappointed to learn that the book he has stolen just deals with chess matches.