Checkmate(2017)
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Checkmate Synopsis
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.
Checkmate (2017) is a drama film directed by Ektara Collective, released on October 13, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat and Syed Saim Ali.
- Director:
- Ektara Collective
- Writers:
- Rinchin, Maheen Mirza
- Cinematographer:
- Maheen Mirza
- Production:
- Ektara Collective
- Status:
- Released
Checkmate (2017) Trailer
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Checkmate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ektara Collective, written by Rinchin and Maheen Mirza.
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Checkmate – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Checkmate?
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The main cast of Checkmate (2017) includes Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat, Syed Saim Ali and Anil Singh. The film was directed by Ektara Collective. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Checkmate released?
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Checkmate was released on October 13, 2017 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is there a trailer for Checkmate?
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