Algorithms # 111

Algorithms

09:30, Sunday 16th June, CMB 3

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  • Director/Anthropologist: Ian McDonald
  • Year of Release: 2012
  • Duration: 96 mins
  • Country of Production: India
  • Location: India / Serbia / Sweden / Greece
  • Ethnic Group: Indian
  • Language: English, Hindi, Tamil, Odiya (English)

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 there 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 one world championship in 2009 to the next 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 also wants all blind children to play chess.

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