“YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY MAY BE YOURSELF”
When starting a chess game, João does everything he can to try to emerge victorious. During the game, strange things start to happen in your home. To try to understand what is happening, João will need to gather strength to defeat his biggest adversary: himself.
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Guilherme Paes Director · Charles Lopes Cinematographer Leonardo Campos Editor
First release May 9, 2025 · Produced in Brazil · Original title Xeque-Mate
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Original title
Xeque-Mate
Original language
Portuguese
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Portuguese
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Brazil · May 9, 2025
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