Checkmate is a short drama film written by
Eugenia Caruso
Eugenia Caruso is an Italian actress and screenwriter.
Early life
Caruso was born in Rome and completed her studies in the United Kingdom at East 15 Acting School.
Career
Caruso played the character of Mrs Santorelli in the television series ada ...
and directed by Jason Bradbury. The film was executively produced by
Susanna Cappellaro and Amy Gilliam and produced by Tim Mogridge and Giles Maunsell.
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander Theodore "Sasha" Shulgin (June 17, 1925 – June 2, 2014) was an American medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. He is credited with introducing 3,4-methylenedioxymethamph ...
, who composed the score, also co-produced the film. The costumes, curated by stylist Davey Sutton, are by
Ulyana Sergeenko
Ulyana Viktorovna Sergeenko (russian: Ульяна Викторовна Сергеенко; born 30 August 1979) is a Kazakh and Russian fashion designer.
Early life
Sergeenko was born into a family of linguists in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, ...
and the archive of
Ann Demeulemeester.
Plot
Prosperity is trapped. In her constant pursuit of perfection she must battle her opposite Penury, in an enchanted game of chess. The game affects the lives of two perfect archetypal lovers in a far away land, but as the game develops and the end draws ever closer, we are confronted with the question; Can perfection last more than just a moment? In her parochial desire to win, Prosperity forsakes herself to remain trapped in the enchanted game.
Shooting Locations
The film was shot entirely in North Wales. Locations include
Dolbadarn Castle
Dolbadarn Castle ( ; cy, Castell Dolbadarn ) is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, in northern Wales. The castle was important both militarily and a ...
,
Baron Hill Mansion and
Snowdonia National Park.
Cast
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Ornella Muti
Ornella Muti (born Francesca Romana Rivelli; 9 March 1955) is an Italian actress. She made her film debut as Francesca Cimarosa in the 1970 film ''La moglie più bella.''
Early life
Muti was born in Rome to a Neapolitan journalist father and I ...
as Penury
[http://www.play4movie.com/news-cinema/ornella-muti-to-star-in-checkmate-3349/ Ornella Muti named as star of Checkmate]
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Siân Phillips
Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips (born 14 May 1933), known professionally as Siân Phillips ( ), is a Welsh actress. She has performed the title roles in Ibsen's ''Hedda Gabler'' and George Bernard Shaw's '' Saint Joan''.
Early life
Phi ...
as Prosperity
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Susanna Cappellaro as Irina
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Lachlan Nieboer
Lachlan Nieboer (born 11 September 1981) is an English actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Edward Courtenay in ''Downton Abbey'', Count Antonio Rossi in '' The Princess Switch: Switched Again'' and Cpt. Charles Davenp ...
as Dimitri
* Eugenia Caruso as Fate
References
External links
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British short films
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