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Deep Dive: Magnus (2016)

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Magnus
Magnus is a documentary about Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen, focusing on his early life and rise to fame. It details his achievement of becoming a Grandmaster at the age of 13 and winning the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2013. The film features a mix of archive footage, home movies, and interviews, providing an intimate look at Carlsen's life. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016, marking it as the first Norwegian feature documentary to debut at the festival. Although Magnus Carlsen did not attend the premiere, his family was present. The film was well-received, becoming the fastest sold-out film at the festival that year and earning an 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews.

Why Watch

  • •See Magnus Carlsen's rise to Grandmaster at 13.
  • •Watch exclusive home movies of Carlsen's early life.
  • •Find out why BBC listed it as a top documentary in 2016.

Did You Know

•Magnus Carlsen became a Grandmaster at age 13.
•The film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2016.
•Magnus Carlsen beat 10 lawyers in blindfolded chess at Harvard.

Perfect For

Chess enthusiastsDocumentary fansNorwegian cinema