Checkmate (2017)
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
Director: Ektara Collective
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 13, 2017
Cast
- Moulina Midde - Monika
- Sheela Rawat - Purnima
- Madhu Bhagat - Lata
- Syed Saim Ali - Majid
- Anil Singh - Tiwari
- Akash Jamra - Naresh
Screenplay
Cinematography: Maheen Mirza
Editing: Puloma Pal
Production: Ektara Collective
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmate about?
- Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
- Who directed Checkmate?
- Checkmate was directed by Ektara Collective.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat, Syed Saim Ali, Anil Singh, Akash Jamra.
- How long is Checkmate?
- Checkmate has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Checkmate?
- Checkmate is a Drama film.
- Where was Checkmate produced?
- Checkmate was produced in India.