I Was Anderssen

About This Movie

I Was Anderssen is an introspective documentary that weaves a poignant tale of memory and loss through the lens of chess. The filmmaker, reflecting on a childhood marred by absence, revisits his relationship with his father, who taught him the game before disappearing from his life. The tone carries a weight of nostalgia, mingled with a sense of urgency as he attempts to reconcile his past. The pacing is deliberate, allowing moments of reflection and tension to breathe. There's a raw authenticity in the way the film captures not just the game itself, but the emotional stakes tied to it. It's distinctive in how it elevates a simple game into a complex metaphor for familial ties and unresolved feelings.

Chess as a metaphor for relationshipsExplores themes of memory and lossSlow, reflective pacing