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Bobby Fischer Against the World
USA 2011, 90 minutes
Dir. Liz Garbus
In English, Russian with English subtitles
Rating: [M] Offensive language
Genres: Documentary
Topics: Sport.
“An utterly compelling insight into modern history, psychology, international politics and boardgame warfare.”
Aroview: Examining the fine line between genius and madness, this fascinating documentary magnifies the life and times of prodigious chess talent Bobby Fischer, who became US champion at the age of 15, squared off against Soviet world champion Boris Spassky in a famous 'Cold War' showdown, before drifting into obscurity as a paranoid recluse.
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(Very Good). Showing 1-2 of 2 member reviews.
3 stars (Good Enough) As much about 1970's politics as about chess. A slow paced but oddly fascinating retrospective which brings the memories flooding back. The almost tragic story of probably the greatest chess player of the modern era. ~Anon
4 stars (Very Good) A compactly made documentary that doesn't get sidetracked and is informative about its subject. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- 'making of' documentary / featurette
- aspect ratio: 16:9
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- Game Over (2003)
- Borg Vs. McEnroe (2017)
- Luzhin Defence, The (2000)
- Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
- Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
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