The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10. It runs a compact 1h 19m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Rufat HasanovDirector
- Rufat HasanovScreenplay
Cast
- Orkhan AtaSeymour Tahirbekov
- Vidadi HasanovKhanlar Tahirbekov
- Rafig AzimovAnwar
- Gurban IsmailovOld Man from the Island
- Elvin AdigozelIbrahim
- Taleh YuzbeyovSecret Service Agent 3
Themes
chessfreedomfather son relationshipmental peace