Movie Details
Original Language:Azerbaijani
Production Companies:Arizona Films, Debut Film Studios, Azerbaijanfilm
The Island Within
"THE REAL GAME IS IN THE MIND!"Movie
Audience Score
DirectorRufat Khasanov
1 hr 19 minDrama
Plot
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.
