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2014
First Run Features
1 h 40 m

2014
First Run Features
1 h 40 m

Summary In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Grandmasters. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Algorithms is a documentary that transports us into the little known world of Blind Chess. Chess is an ancient and universal game with origins in India. Filmed over three years in different parts of India, Algo...

Directed By: Ian McDonald, Geetha J

2014
First Run Features
1 h 40 m

2014
First Run Features
1 h 40 m

Algorithms

Metascore Generally Favorable

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Summary In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Grandmasters. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Algorithms is a documentary that transports us into the little known world of Blind Chess. Chess is an ancient and universal game with origins in India. Filmed over three years in different parts of India, Algo...

Directed By: Ian McDonald, Geetha J

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Darpan Inani

Charudatta Jadav

Anant Kumar Nayak

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Oct 29, 2014

Algorithms is a completely unique film, unlike any other documentary you might see this year, both for its content and its form.

By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 16, 2014

Visually arresting as it is, the pic stands out mainly for its subject matter, the first documentary on blind chess, even though it fits snugly within the sub-genre of underdog stories.

Oct 14, 2014

[A] slow-moving yet soulful documentary.

By Chuck Wilson FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Oct 23, 2014

The movie is an object lesson in how a remarkable subject can be turned into a less remarkable film.

By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Oct 17, 2014

Duration 1 h 40 m

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Website http://www.algorithmsthedocumentary.com/

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Awards

LA Femme International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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