Menudas piezas
Movie Details:
| Also known as | Checkmates |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Release date | 3 March 2024 (Málaga) 12 April 2024 (Spain) |
| Running time | 1hr 39min |
| Starring | Alexandra Jiménez Luis Callejo Francesc Orella María Adánez |
| Directed by | Nacho G. Velilla |
| Screenplay by | David S. Olivas Marta Sánchez Guillén Nacho G. Velilla |
| Produced by | Ghislain Barrois Álvaro Augustin Nacho G. Velilla Gustavo Ferrada Nico Matji |
| Cinematography by | Andreu Ortoll |
| Edited by | Javier Gil Alonso |
| Music by | Juanjo Javierre |
| Production Company | Telecinco Cinema Felicitas Media Menudas Piezas AIE Lightbox Animation Studios production |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures Spain |
Cast & Characters:
- Alexandra Jiménez as Candela
- Luis Callejo as Lope
- Francesc Orella as Emilio
- María Adánez as Virginia
- Miguel Rellán as Santiago
- Alain Hernández
- José Manuel Poga
- Rocío Velayos as Luna
- Pablo Louazel as Diego
- Verónica Senra as Iria
- Kiko Bena as Keko
- Tuoxin Qiu as Yao
Storyline:
Upon losing her job at an elite school, social-class-climbing teacher Candela is forced to return to lecture at her former high school in a humble neighborhood of Zaragoza, using chess to help a group of socially excluded students overcome their problems.
About Movie:
Menudas piezas (Also known as Checkmates) is a Spanish comedy film directed by Nacho G. Velilla. Its cast features Alexandra Jiménez, Luis Callejo, Francesc Orella, and María Adánez.
it was released theatrically in Spain on 12 April 2024.