The Island Within (2020)
THE REAL GAME IS IN THE MIND!
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: November 13, 2020
Cast
- Orkhan Ata - Seymour Tahirbekov
- Vidadi Hasanov - Khanlar Tahirbekov
- Rafig Azimov - Anwar
- Gurban Ismailov - Old Man from the Island
- Elvin Adigozel - Ibrahim
- Taleh Yuzbeyov - Secret Service Agent 3
Screenplay
- Rufat Hasanov (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Orkhan Abbasoff
Editing: Rufat Hasanov, Orkhan Abbasoff
Production: Arizona Films, Debut Film Studios, Azerbaijanfilm
Country: Azerbaijan, France
Language: Azərbaycan, English
Original Language: az
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
chess, freedom, father son relationship, mental peace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Island Within about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Island Within?
- The Island Within was directed by Rufat Hasanov.
- Who stars in The Island Within?
- The Island Within stars Orkhan Ata, Vidadi Hasanov, Rafig Azimov, Gurban Ismailov, Elvin Adigozel, Taleh Yuzbeyov.
- How long is The Island Within?
- The Island Within has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Island Within?
- The Island Within is a Drama film.
- Where was The Island Within produced?
- The Island Within was produced in Azerbaijan, France.
- What are the themes of The Island Within?
- The themes of The Island Within include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Stories of Hope and Redemption.