Planet Kirsan movie poster

Planet Kirsan

January 1, 2010 0h 52m

Originally released in 2010. Planet Kirsan is a documentary film. directed by Magdalena Ewa Pięta. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Over the hills and far away, in the middle of the Russian steppe, you will find Chess City. It was built by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the first and only President of the Republic of Kalmykia, one of the smallest and poorest republics in the Russian Federation. In Kalmykia, there also lives a boy called Alekhan, who dreams of becoming the World Chess Champion. And his younger brother Amir, who shares the same dream.The road to make their dreams come true passes through the Chess Competition in Chess City.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2010 16 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL

Production Companies

  • Telewizja Polska
  • Eureka Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planet Kirsan about?

Over the hills and far away, in the middle of the Russian steppe, you will find Chess City. It was built by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the first and only President of the Republic of Kalmykia, one of the ...

Who directed Planet Kirsan?

Planet Kirsan was directed by Magdalena Ewa Pięta.

How long is Planet Kirsan?

Planet Kirsan has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Planet Kirsan released?

Planet Kirsan was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.