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Algorithms – All About Anxieties And Hope Of Blind Chess Players

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.

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Algorithms is a documentary on the thriving but little known world of Blind Chess in India. Filmed over three years, 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 also wants all blind children to play chess.

Algorithms travels with the chess players to competitive tournaments and visits them in their home milieu where they reveal their struggles, anxieties and hopes.

The first ever documentary on blind chess players will be releasing in metros across India.

PVR Director’s Rare To Release Algorithms on 21st August.

After being screened and winning accolades at several international film festivals, Algorithms is now making its way to the Indian theatres. The film is directed by the sociologist and documentary filmmaker Ian McDonald. It will be screened in theatres across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

Awards Won:

Best Editing Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival, India. – February 2014

Best Foreign Documentary Award at LA Femme Film Festival, Los Angeles. – October 2014

Best Story Award at Krasnogorski International Festival of Sport Films, Moscow. – April 2014

Prix du Patrimoine Culturel Immateriel at the Jean Rouch International Film Festival, Paris. – November  2013

Best Film Trophy at Film South Asia 2013 at Kathmandu, Nepal. – October 2013

Special Mention in the Best Documentary category at the Durban International Film Festival. – July 2013

Audience Award at the RAI International Festival of Ethnographic Films, UK. – June 2013

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