Storyline
Short TV film upon the story of Ludwik Niemojski of the same title, which was a part of his "Incredible Stories". It tells about Bartolomeo, brilliant chess player, who had ruined his private life because of his passion for chess.
Cast & Crew
Andrzej Łapicki
Bartolomeo
Lead
Jan Kreczmar
Englishman
Kazimierz Rudzki
Author
Mieczysław Czechowicz
James
Bogumił Kobiela
Artist
MP
Mieczysław Pawlikowski
Angelika's Father
Ewa Wiśniewska
Angelica
Wojciech Rajewski
Jacobo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrzej Zakrzewski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Checkmate! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
