Magnus
“Child. Genius. Champion.”
2016•1h 16m•6.8•Released
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.
Director
Benjamin Ree
Writer
Benjamin Ree, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
Languages
German, English, Norwegian
Studio
Moskus Film
Cast
Magnus Carlsen
Himself
Viswanathan Anand
Himself
Henrik Carlsen
Himself
Espen Agdestein
Himself
Ellen Carlsen
Herself
Jon-Ludvig Hammer
Himself
Production
Company
Moskus Film
Company
Main Island Production
Company
VGTV
Producer
Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen
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