Checkmate
Synopsis
Oliver is a young and talented chess player. He lives with his brother, Liam, and his sick grandfather. The new therapy to cure their grandfather costs a fortune. Oliver therefore takes part in small chess competitions to pay off the debts. That changes when he is asked to take part in a psychological experiment that will earn him a lot of money, but turns out to be life-threatening.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Quentin Hendrickx
- Screenplay & Story
- Quentin Hendrickx
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Quentin Hendrickx
Quentin Hendrickx
Quentin Hendrickx, Jochen Vanbeneden
Quentin Hendrickx
Quentin Hendrickx
Department Leadership Roster
Quentin Hendrickx
Director
Quentin Hendrickx
Screenplay
Quentin Hendrickx
Producer
Quentin Hendrickx
Director of Photography
Jochen Vanbeneden
Director of Photography
Quentin Hendrickx
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
Oliver is a young and talented chess player. He lives with his brother, Liam, and his sick grandfather. The new therapy to cure their grandfather costs a fortune. Oliver therefore takes part in small chess competitions to pay off the debts. That changes when he is asked to take part in a psychological experiment that will earn him a lot of money, but turns out to be life-threatening.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Quentin Hendrickx.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Mathias Fleurackers, Andres Vercoutere, Tom Deraedemaeker, Lien Van den Bossche, Eva Isselee.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2021 with a total runtime of Unknown.