Documentary
MIKHAIL TAL. FROM A FAR
20161h 0m
Directed by Staņislavs Tokalovs
Spoiler-Free
Mikhail Tal. From a Far is a documentary exploring the unpredictable and tragic life of the genius world chess champion Mikhail Tal, Riga's native son. Mikhail Tal becomes the youngest world chess champion at 23.
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity5.9
Humor6.1
Realism9.2
Action5.7
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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