Magnus

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 9, 2016

Original language

Norwegian

Spoken languages

german, english, NORWEGIAN

Countries

Norway

Production

Moskus Film,VGTV,Main Island Production,Moskus Film, Main Island Production, VGTV

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5471480