Mumbai: After being screened at several international film festivals, 'Algorithms' is now making its way to the Indian theatres. PVR Director's Rare will be releasing the movie on 21st August 2015. The film is directed by the sociologist and documentary filmmaker Ian McDonald. It will be screened in theatres across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
'Algorithms' is a documentary on the thriving but little known world of blind chess in India. Filmed for over three years, Algorithms travels with three young blind chess players, one champion player turned pioneer and their story of competing in national and world level chess championships.The movie moves through the maze of the blind chess world and reveals the daily life struggles, anxieties and hopes of these players.
Speaking on the release, Sanjeev Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Group said,“PVR Director's Rare is proud to be associated with such an acclaimed documentary like Algorithms. Ian McDonald has made a very soulful film and we are glad to present it. The movie will take you through aspirations, hope excitement of young blind chess players; it is definitely one of the best documentaries to come out in a while. "
Director Ian McDonald said, “I am extremely thankful to PVR Director’s Rare for giving me the opportunity to showcase my film via their platform. The film is my first feature documentary; it is extremely close to my heart. It has gone across festivals in various countries, and appreciated. I am hopeful that Indian audience will also find a connection with my movie."
The movie stars blind chess players Chardudutta Jhadav, Darpan Inani, SaiKrishna S.T and Anant Kumar Nayak.
‘Algorithms’ will be releasing across theaters in India on Aug 21, 2015.
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