Belmont World Film's 18th Annual Family Festival, Virtual Edition

Fahim, the Little Chess Prince

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Fahim, the Little Chess Prince
Based on the true story of Fahim Mohammad, who fled from Bangladesh to Paris when he was only 8 an initially refused asylum, only to be crowned France’s Under-12 Chess Champion in 2012.
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Recommended for Age 8+. Content advisory: Some mature language; scenes of political persecution and refugee hardship, including some violence.


Sponsored by the International School of Boston

Based on the true story of Fahim Mohammad, who fled from Bangladesh when he was only 8 and initially was refused asylum in Paris. With grit and hard work, he was crowned France’s Under-12 Chess Champion in 2012. Stars Gerard Depardieu as the real life chess coach who believes in him.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    107 minutes
  • Language
    French, Bengali
  • Country
    France, Italy
  • Premiere
    New England
  • Director
    Pierre-François Martin-Laval
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