The Dragon Defense (2017)

Being Afraid To Lose Is Like Being Afraid To Live

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Samuel, Joaquín and Marcos, are three old friends living their lives in downtown Bogotá. They spend their days between Lasker – the legendary chess club, The Caribbean Casino, and La Normanda – a traditional coffee shop. Samuel, 53, is a professional chess player that lives of betting on small matches he knows he will win. His best friend is Joaquín, 65, an accomplished watch-maker who’s about to loose the workshop he inherited from his father. And then there’s Marcos, 72, a Spanish homeopath devoted to finding a formula to win poker matches. These three men have found shelter in the safety of their routines, avoiding to facing up to their failures. But a time comes when they are confronted by reality and causes them to stagger.

Director: Natalia Santa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dragon Defense about?
Samuel, Joaquín and Marcos, are three old friends living their lives in downtown Bogotá. They spend their days between Lasker – the legendary chess club, The Caribbean Casino, and La Normanda – a traditional coffee shop. Samuel, 53, is a professional chess player that lives of betting on small matches he knows he will win. His best friend is Joaquín, 65, an accomplished watch-maker who’s about to loose the workshop he inherited from his father. And then there’s Marcos, 72, a Spanish homeopath devoted to finding a formula to win poker matches. These three men have found shelter in the safety of their routines, avoiding to facing up to their failures. But a time comes when they are confronted by reality and causes them to stagger.
Who directed The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense was directed by Natalia Santa.
Who stars in The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense stars Gonzalo de Sagarminaga, Hernán Méndez, Manuel Navarro.
How long is The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Dragon Defense?
The Dragon Defense is a Drama film.
Where was The Dragon Defense produced?
The Dragon Defense was produced in Colombia.