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6.8/10 • 53

2016-09-091h 16m

Documentary

Child. Genius. Champion.

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.

Directors
Benjamin Ree
Writters
Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
Editors
Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed, Perry Eriksen

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Magnus Carlsen

    Magnus Carlsen

    Himself

  2. Viswanathan Anand

    Viswanathan Anand

    Himself

  3. Henrik Carlsen

    Henrik Carlsen

    Himself

  4. Espen Agdestein

    Espen Agdestein

    Himself

  5. Ellen Carlsen

    Ellen Carlsen

    Herself

  6. Jon-Ludvig Hammer

    Jon-Ludvig Hammer

    Himself

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Status
Released
Original Language
Norwegian
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
chessbiographychess champion