ENGROSSING & INSPIRING, ALGORITHMS IS RELEASED IN THE UK ON 7 NOVEMBER
In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Masters, driven by a man with a vision. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Algorithms is a documentary on the thriving but little known world of Blind Chess in India.
Filmed over three years from just before the World Junior Blind Chess Championship in Sweden in 2009 to just after the next championship in Greece in 2011, it follows three talented boys from different parts of India and a totally blind player turned pioneer who not only aims to situate India on a global stage but wants all blind children to play chess.
Algorithms is the debut feature of 2014 Grierson British Documentary Award nominee and British sociologist Ian McDonald.
“Algorithms is never too sentimental, nor simplistic, and it moves confidently with its charges towards a stirring endgame. FOUR STARS” The Guardian
“A wonderful film – beautiful to watch, engrossing, with great characters and a brilliant insight into their world.” Nick Broomfield (Documentary film maker, Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer, Battle of Haditha)
“Inspiring… Algorithms is a true work of passion that, to me, expresses the cinematic beauty and power of documentary.” A. R. Rahman (Composer, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours)
“Poetic … stirring … visually arresting.” The Hollywood Reporter
“A moving insight into the world of blind teen chess players.” The LA Times
Algorithms is playing in select cities across the UK with OurScreen.
Brighton, Duke’s at Komedia
Saturday 8 November
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London, Hackney Picturehouse
Sunday 9 November
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London, Clapham Picturehouse
Monday 10 November
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Edinburgh, Cameo
Tuesday 11 November
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Liverpool, Picurehouse at FACT
Wednesday 12 November
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Cambridge, Arts Picturehouse
Friday 14 November
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Oxford, Phoenix Picturehouse
Monday 17 November
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Create your own screening of Algorithms at your local cinema with OurScreen HERE
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This is a fantastic movie.