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King Chess

2023 · 93 min

A calm, informative look inside elite competition, more interesting for chess fans than newcomers, with a steady pace and little drama.

Directed by
Gloria Iseli
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Summer Dylan, Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen
Tagline
A World Championship Cycle Like You Will Never See Again
Overview
Eight Super Grandmasters battle it out in the strongest chess tournament in history. This inside scoop covers all 14 grueling rounds while delving into cultural experiences including chess boxing, visual artists and top chess legends.

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Free in the UK
  • Tubi TV
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Directed by
Gloria Iseli
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Summer Dylan, Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • ambition
    • obsession
    • power
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness2
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Gloria Iseli
    Starring
    Summer Dylan, Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, Ding Liren, Vladimir Kramnik, Sergey Karjakin, Levon Aronian
    Runtime
    93 min
    Country
    Germany, United States of America
    Languages
    English

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