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Release Date

8/22/2026

Runtime

17 mins

Genres

Overview

Follow Iqbal, on his path to chess greatness, as he slowly pushes away the people who actually care about him, believing nothing is more important than his ambition. This is a fast-paced drama about obsession, ego, sacrifice, and what it really takes to become the best.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$100

Revenue

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A sharp examination of a young chess player's single-minded pursuit of greatness at the cost of everything else. The film lays bare the loneliness at the heart of ambition with unflinching clarity.

Mood

TenseBleak

Themes

ObsessionAmbitionFamilyIsolation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Linear

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