Magnus (2016)
1h 16m · 9 Sep 2016
Child. Genius. Champion.
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From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to hone their skills, Magnus’ brilliance shines brightest when surrounded by his loving and supportive family. Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, director Benjamin Ree reveals this young man’s unusual and rapid trajectory to the pinnacle of the chess world. This film allows the audience to not only peek inside this isolated community but also witness the maturation of a modern genius.
| Movie ID | 114649 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Benjamin Ree |
| Main cast | Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein, Ellen Carlsen, Jon-Ludvig Hammer |
| Release date | 9 September 2016 |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Language | German |
| Duration | 76 min (1h 16m) |
| Rating | 6.9 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Moskus Film |
Director: Benjamin Ree
Writers: Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
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