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Who directed the biographical thriller film Tetris released in 2023?
Who directed the biographical thriller film Tetris released in 2023?
When did Tetris premiere at the SXSW Film Festival?
When did Tetris premiere at the SXSW Film Festival?
Who proposed a partnership with Nintendo to produce Tetris for Nintendo cartridges and arcade machines?
Who proposed a partnership with Nintendo to produce Tetris for Nintendo cartridges and arcade machines?
Who created the video game Tetris?
Who created the video game Tetris?
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What was the role of Valentin Trifonov in the story of Tetris?
What was the role of Valentin Trifonov in the story of Tetris?
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Study Notes
- Tetris is a biographical thriller film released in 2023
- Directed by Jon S. Baird, written by Noah Pink, and starring Taron Egerton, Nikita Efremov, Sofia Lebedeva, Anthony Boyle, Toby Jones and Roger Allam
- Based on true events surrounding the licensing and patenting of the video game Tetris in the late 1980s during the Cold War
- Premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 15, 2023
- Released on March 31, 2023 by Apple TV+
- Positive reviews with praise to the soundtrack and performances
- Henk Rogers of Bullet-Proof Software becomes enamored with Tetris at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
- Tetris was created by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov
- Rogers proposes a partnership with Nintendo to produce Tetris for Nintendo cartridges and arcade machines
- Rogers, Stein, and Kevin each separately meet Valentin Trifonov, head of the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs and member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, setting off a bidding war to obtain the handheld rights for Tetris while under the watchful eye of the KGB.
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Think you know everything about the iconic video game Tetris? Test your knowledge with this quiz inspired by the biographical thriller film of the same name released in 2023. From the creation of the game by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov to the intense bidding war for its licensing rights during the Cold War, this quiz will challenge your expertise on the fascinating true story behind Tetris. Don't miss your chance to prove yourself as a true Tetris fan!