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Checkmates movie

🎬 Title: Checkmates / Menudas piezas

Story: After a difficult divorce, Candela, the principal of a prestigious school, returns to her own alma mater to mentor a group of unruly students through the game of chess. Along the way, she discovers a valuable lesson: whether you’re a king or a pawn, everyone ultimately ends up in the same fate.

⭐ Rating: 7.086 (76 votes)

📅 Release date: 2024-04-12

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 38m

🎭 Genres: Comedy

🎬 Director: Nacho G. Velilla

✍️ Writer: David S. Olivas, Marta Sánchez, Nacho G. Velilla

🌍 Countries: Spain

🏢 Production companies: Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas, Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Telecinco Cinema

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👥 Cast: Alexandra Jiménez (Candela), María Adánez (Virginia), Francesc Orella (Emilio), Miguel Rellán (Santiago), Alain Hernández (Lucas), José Manuel Poga (German), Luis Callejo (Lope), Rocío Velayos (Luna), Pablo Louazel (Diego), Verónica Senra (Iria)

Editor’s note: A brief overview of Checkmates (2024): This film artfully combines humor with heart, emphasizing character development over flashy effects. Directed by Nacho G. Velilla, the narrative stays engaging, prioritizing authentic moments over unnecessary filler. The performances, particularly those of Alexandra Jiménez, María Adánez, and Francesc Orella, lend emotional depth to the story. With a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes, it maintains a thoughtful pace without overstaying its welcome. While it may have minor flaws, its strengths make it worth your time. If the concept resonates with you, definitely add it to your watchlist.

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