
Budapest International Chess Tournament. The most likely winner: Cal Fournier (22), French champion, immature genius, socially awkward, compulsive player. But this time, an unusual 9-years-old Hungarian opponent disrupts this smooth-running routine.
A quiet intensity permeates this film, exploring the pressures of genius and the unexpected disruptions that can derail even the most disciplined minds. It's a thoughtful, character-focused drama that lingers long after the credits roll.














