Checkmate
Xeque-Mate
Synopsis
In a world where keeping spirits on our plan is illegal, Caio tries to hide from his neighbors that he is keeping his dead brother here. Through games of chess and hiding the truth, he begins to question whether what he is doing is for his brother or for himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Sgarbi
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Sgarbi
- Original Title
- Xeque-Mate
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Academia Internacional de Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Sgarbi
Pedro Sgarbi
Lucas Casaroli
Pedro Sgarbi
Pedro Sgarbi, Khaled Al Deek
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Sgarbi
Producer
Pedro Sgarbi
Writer
Khaled Al Deek
Producer
Pedro Sgarbi
Editor
Pedro Sgarbi
Director
Lucas Casaroli
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
In a world where keeping spirits on our plan is illegal, Caio tries to hide from his neighbors that he is keeping his dead brother here. Through games of chess and hiding the truth, he begins to question whether what he is doing is for his brother or for himself.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Pedro Sgarbi.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Gabriel Americano, Rita Mirone, Silvio Junior, Guilherme Dourado, André Kreuzberg.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 18m.