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The Island Within

THE REAL GAME IS IN THE MIND!

7.0

1h 19m

2020

“THE REAL GAME IS IN THE MIND!”

Synopsis

Seymour Tahirbekov is an international chess grandmaster from Azerbaijan. Having won the Candidates Tournament, Seymour earns the right to challenge the defending world champion Skroten Gudmonson in the World Chess Championship match. With a few weeks left before the championship match, Seymour’s psychological and emotional state deteriorates under escalating abuse and pressure to succeed by any means.

Director

Rufat Hasanov

Trailer

Drama

chessfreedomfather son relationshipmental peace

Cast & Crew

Orkhan Ata

as Seymour Tahirbekov

Vidadi Hasanov

as Khanlar Tahirbekov

Rafig Azimov

Rafig Azimov

as Anwar

Gurban Ismailov

Gurban Ismailov

as Old Man from the Island

Elvin Adigozel

Elvin Adigozel

as Ibrahim

Taleh Yuzbeyov

Taleh Yuzbeyov

as Secret Service Agent 3

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