Magnus — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Benjamin Ree

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