Album 61
Originally released in 2013. Album 61 is a documentary film. directed by Halil Efrat. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Gelfand, Viswanathan Anand, and Ilya Smirin
Synopsis
The World Chess Championship is a juicy battle, rife with passion, power and money. Boris Gelfand has spent his entire life getting ready for this moment; he was raised to become a champion since the age of six. His father devoted all his life to cultivating Boris' talent while obsessively documenting the process. The photo albums tell the father's story as much as that of the son, revealing a simple truth about a man living his own dreams through his son under the Soviet regime. Can any child, given fine Soviet education, become a genius? And is becoming a genius worth the price?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- The New Fund for Cinema and TV
- MYmovies
- yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Album 61 about?
The World Chess Championship is a juicy battle, rife with passion, power and money. Boris Gelfand has spent his entire life getting ready for this moment; he was raised to become a champion since t...
Who directed Album 61?
Album 61 was directed by Halil Efrat.
How long is Album 61?
Album 61 has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Album 61 released?
Album 61 was released on June 14, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Album 61?
The main cast of Album 61 includes Boris Gelfand, Viswanathan Anand, Ilya Smirin, Albert Kapengut, Maxim Rodhstein.