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Release Date:
September 9, 2016
Original Title:
Magnus
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Norway
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 76
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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Camera Operator:
Magnus Flåto
Øyvind Asbjørnsen
Benjamin Ree
Director:
Benjamin Ree
Director of Photography:
Magnus Flåto
Editor:
Perry Eriksen
Martin Stoltz
Executive Producer:
Øyvind Asbjørnsen
Aage Aaberge
Idea:
Martin Jøndahl
Original Music Composer:
Uno Helmersson
Producer:
Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen
Sound Designer:
Fredric Vogel
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