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The Island Within
“THE REAL GAME IS IN THE MIND!”
7.0 / 10• 2020• 1h 19m•NR• Azerbaijani
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
OA
Orkhan Ata
Seymour Tahirbekov
LeadVH
Vidadi Hasanov
Khanlar Tahirbekov
Rafig Azimov
Anwar
Gurban Ismailov
Old Man from the Island
Elvin Adigozel
Ibrahim
Taleh Yuzbeyov
Secret Service Agent 3
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rufat Hasanov's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Island Within is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
