Checkmates (2024)
Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.
Director: Nacho G. Velilla
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 12, 2024
Cast
- Alexandra Jiménez - Candela
- María Adánez - Virginia
- Francesc Orella - Emilio
- Miguel Rellán - Santiago
- Alain Hernández - Lucas
- José Manuel Poga - German
- Luis Callejo - Lope
- Rocío Velayos - Luna
- Pablo Louazel - Diego
- Verónica Senra - Iria
Screenplay
Music: Juanjo Javierre
Cinematography: Andreu Ortoll
Editing: Javier Gil Alonso
Production: Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas, Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Telecinco Cinema
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
chess, based on true story, fall from grace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmates about?
- Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.
- Who directed Checkmates?
- Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.
- Who stars in Checkmates?
- Checkmates stars Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, Francesc Orella, Miguel Rellán, Alain Hernández, José Manuel Poga.
- How long is Checkmates?
- Checkmates has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Checkmates?
- Checkmates is a Comedy film.
- Where was Checkmates produced?
- Checkmates was produced in Spain.