Kasparov: Chess Rebel
Garry Kasparov, a grandmaster whose genius and rebellious spirit defined an era in chess and beyond. This documentary traces the prodigy's rise to become the youngest world champion, capturing his epic battles against Anatoly Karpov and IBM's Deep Blue. It looks beyond the chessboard into the heart of the Soviet system, which Kasparov challenged with both his artistry and his politics. A portrait emerges of phenomenal memory, indomitable will, and the price paid by a man who dared to play against the rules.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Garry Kasparov, rebelle sur l'échiquier |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary, History, TV Movie |
| Director | Laurent Follea |
| Runtime | 54 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (5 votes) |
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The filmmakers craft a tense psychological portrait where every match is a duel and every move a political statement. Archival footage and interviews combine into a gripping saga of man versus system.
What lingers after the final move is not just a record of sporting victory, but a profound meditation on rebellion and intellectual freedom. The film poses a timeless question about the cost of remaining unconquered when you didn't write the rules. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Laurent Follea
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The hushed tension of tournament halls, the charged energy of press conferences, the cold glow of monitors in a match against a machine.
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