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The Island Within (2020)

Movie ★ 7.0 79 min

Drama

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.

Rufat Hasanov Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 13, 2020
Runtime
79 min
IMDb
tt13858702
Country
Azerbaijan, France
Language
Azerbaijani, English
Studio
Arizona Films, Debut Film Studios, Azerbaijanfilm

Themes

Cast

Orkhan Ata Seymour Tahirbekov Vidadi Hasanov Vidadi Hasanov Khanlar Tahirbekov Rafig Azimov Rafig Azimov Anwar Gurban Ismailov Gurban Ismailov Old Man from the Island Elvin Adigozel Elvin Adigozel Ibrahim Taleh Yuzbeyov Taleh Yuzbeyov Secret Service Agent 3

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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.
When was The Island Within released?
The Island Within is a 2020 drama film.
Where can I watch The Island Within?
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