Movie Description
Magnus
(2016)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Benjamin Ree
- Producer : Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen
- Writer : Benjamin Ree,Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
- Editor : Perry Eriksen,Martin Stoltz
- Cast : Magnus Carlsen,Viswanathan Anand,Henrik Carlsen,Espen Agdestein,Ellen Carlsen,Jon-Ludvig Hammer
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleMagnus
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-09-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 16m
Production CompaniesMoskus Film,Main Island Production,VGTV
Genres
- Documentary
