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Searching for Bobby Fischer, released in the United Kingdom as Innocent Moves, is a 1993 American drama film written and directed by Steven Zaillian in his directorial debut. Starring Max Pomeranc in his film debut, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, and Laurence Fishburne, it is based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Pomeranc, and adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's…
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Hello film lovers, / Bonjour les cinéphiles, We were on Netflix watching this old film. I had added it to my list, and Netflix announced that it would be leaving the catalogue on 17 January 2026. So we decided to watch it before it was too late. It is a biopic/drama, lasting 1 hour and 49 minutes. > Nous étions sur Netflix pour ce film déjà ancien. Je l'avais mis dans ma liste et Netflix nous a annoncé qu'il sortait…More
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Hello, community. 👋 Those who think a movie about chess can't move them are mistaken. "Searching for Bobby Fischer" (1993) is one of those films that, despite its seemingly niche theme, manages to connect with something universal: the struggle between purity and pressure, between natural talent and obsession. This is a beautifully human film, with a huge heart and uncommon sensitivity. It's not about moves; it's ab…More
Fuente Me gustan los juegos de mesa, y recuerdo que de niño tuve mi época de aficionado al ajedrez, de alguna manera esta película me recordó esos días. Se estrenó en 1993, siendo su director Steven Zaillian. > I like board games, and I remember that as a child I went through a phase of being a chess enthusiast. In a way, this film reminded me of those days. It was released in 1993 and directed by Steven Zaillian. S…More