Magnus

20166.8

Documentary

Magnus

20166.8

Documentary

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.

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Magnus Carlsen
Himself
Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand
Himself
Henrik Carlsen
Henrik Carlsen
Himself
Espen Agdestein
Espen Agdestein
Himself
Ellen Carlsen
Ellen Carlsen
Herself
Jon-Ludvig Hammer
Himself

Magnus

Magnus

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