A film about friendship, ritual of special day, neighbors and isolation in past. And a death. All, arounf chess game.

The white- black image, the small details, from tea, biscuits, glasses with wine , the young lady playing at flute, the talk between venerable men, the old photos are pieces making this film just special. Because, in wise manner, it does not a story, in proper sense, but a state defined by gestures, reactions, jokes, forms of refuge and a form of wake up.

In short, bitter - beautiful, eulogy of life, fresco of lonleness, hommage to friendship, example of fair - precise melancholia and definition of oldness..

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A game of chess between a lonely widower and his only friend takes an unexpected turn.

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