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    Magnus

    76'

    2016-09-09

    6.9

    Child. Genius. Champion.

    Documentary

    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.

    DirectingBenjamin ReeWritingBenjamin Ree

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    Cast

    1

    Himself

    Magnus Carlsen

    1

    Himself

    Viswanathan Anand

    1

    Himself

    Henrik Carlsen

    1

    Himself

    Espen Agdestein

    1

    Herself

    Ellen Carlsen

    1

    Himself

    Jon-Ludvig Hammer

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Norway
    • List of languages:
      1. German
      2. English
      3. Norwegian
    • List of companies:
      1. Moskus Film
      2. Main Island Production
      3. VGTV
    • Vote Count: 64
    • Popularity: 1.2955
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Magnus

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