Checkmate (2025)
YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY MAY BE YOURSELF
When starting a chess game, João does everything he can to try to emerge victorious. During the game, strange things start to happen in your home. To try to understand what is happening, João will need to gather strength to defeat his biggest adversary: himself.
Director: Guilherme Paes
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Cast
- Caio Puertas - João
Screenplay
Cinematography: Charles Lopes
Editing: Leonardo Campos
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $900
Original Language: pt
Keywords
short film, checkmate, xeque-mate, xeque mate
More Films by Director: Guilherme Paes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmate about?
- When starting a chess game, João does everything he can to try to emerge victorious. During the game, strange things start to happen in your home. To try to understand what is happening, João will need to gather strength to defeat his biggest adversary: himself.
- Who directed Checkmate?
- Checkmate was directed by Guilherme Paes.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Caio Puertas.
- How long is Checkmate?
- Checkmate has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Checkmate?
- Checkmate is a Thriller, Drama, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Checkmate?
- Checkmate had a budget of $900.
- Where was Checkmate produced?
- Checkmate was produced in Brazil.