The Island Within

Overview

Seymour Tahirbekov is an international chess grandmaster from Azerbaijan. Having won the Candidates Tournament, Seymour earns the right to challenge the defending world champion Skroten Gudmonson in the World Chess Championship match. With a few weeks left before the championship match, Seymour’s psychological and emotional state deteriorates under escalating abuse and pressure to succeed by any means.

Directed by Rufat Hasanov

Top cast

O

Orkhan Ata

Seymour Tahirbekov

V

Vidadi Hasanov

Khanlar Tahirbekov

Rafig Azimov

Anwar

Gurban Ismailov

Old Man from the Island

Elvin Adigozel

Ibrahim

Taleh Yuzbeyov

Secret Service Agent 3

Details