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.
Directed by Benjamin Ree
chess
biography
chess champion
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
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Cast
Magnus Carlsen
Himself
Jon-Ludvig Hammer
Himself
Crew
Benjamin Ree
Director
Benjamin Ree
Writer
Uno Helmersson
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Ree
Director of Photography
Fredric Vogel
Sound Designer
Benjamin Ree
Camera Operator
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
nepalac
The composition is great, but there isn't much said besides what is in those those clips and videos so it feels like it's just a montage of his life.
The composition is great, but there isn't much said besides what is in those those clips and videos so it feels like it's just a montage of his life.