Magnus
“Child. Genius. Champion.”
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.
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Magnus Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Ree
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Ree, Martin Jøndahl, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
- Original Score
- Uno Helmersson
- Original Title
- Magnus
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Moskus Film, Main Island Production, VGTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Ree
Benjamin Ree, Martin Jøndahl, Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
Uno Helmersson
Magnus Flåto, Benjamin Ree
Perry Eriksen, Martin Stoltz
Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen, Øyvind Asbjørnsen, Aage Aaberge
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Ree
Director
Benjamin Ree
Writer
Magnus Flåto
Director of Photography
Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen
Producer
Perry Eriksen
Editor
Martin Stoltz
Editor
Linn-Jeanethe Kyed
Writer
Uno Helmersson
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Ree
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnus
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What is Magnus about?
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.
Who directed Magnus?
Magnus was directed by Benjamin Ree.
Who stars in Magnus?
The principal cast of Magnus includes Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Henrik Carlsen, Espen Agdestein, Ellen Carlsen.
When was Magnus released and how long is it?
Magnus was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnus was composed by Uno Helmersson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magnus?
Magnus holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).