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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageAzerbaijani
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorRufat Hasanov
WritersRufat Hasanov
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Island Within
About The Island Within
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.
Directed by Rufat Hasanov, The Island Within leans on a strong ensemble — Orkhan Ata, Vidadi Hasanov, Rafig Azimov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2020.
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