11 minutes of chess will wreck you harder than a 3-hour epic.
Chess is Henry's obsession. Unfortunately, his determination in winning, plus his never-ending battle against mental health, causes Henry's life to unravel.
Acting
Brandt's solo performance carries crushing psychological weight.
Direction
Dual directors turn a room into a battlefield of the mind.
Director
Steven Brandt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Directors Brandt and Helmueller also star, shooting this passion project with minimal crew during a single location lockdown.
The film mirrors chess clock anxiety—its 11-minute runtime deliberately matches rapid chess formats, weaponizing brevity against the audience.
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