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The Chess Club
Comedy · 7 minutes · To be confirmed
Synopsis
In Restrepo Square, a group of elderly men gathers daily around chessboards, where every move goes beyond the game. Between matches filled with strategy and shared laughter, friendship becomes their best move against loneliness.
Why it matters to us
The Chess Club reminds us that loneliness is not always fought with grand gestures, but with small routines filled with meaning. Those chess matches become a refuge, where each move is an excuse to share stories, affection, and belonging. It shows us that even in the twilight of life, friendships can be the most important victory.
Details
- Director
- David Velásquez
- Cast
- Gustavo Angarita, Consuelo Luzardo, Gloria Gómez, José Acosta Soto
- Genre
- Comedy
- Runtime
- 7 minutes
- Language
- Spanish
- Release
- To be confirmed
- Rating
- G
Festivals & awards
- To be screened in all national Cine Colombia theaters