Jogo de Damas
# Jogo de Damas

Jogo de Damas (aka "Game of Checkers") is a 2015 Portuguese drama film directed and written by Patrícia Sequeira and Filipa Leal, and starring Ana Nave [pt], Ana Padrão, Fátima Belo [pt], Maria João Luís [pt] and Rita Blanco. It premiered on the Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival in November 2015 and was released in Portugal on January 28, 2016.

## Synopsis

Following Marta's wake, her five best friends decide to spend the night at a rural tourist getaway that Marta never got around to opening. That long night becomes a maze-like journey through their interconnecting friendships, where each reveals herself as it was the last day. On the eve of the burial, the talk is about life and a friendship that survived it all. But will this friendship be able to survive death?

## Cast

* Ana Nave [pt] as Maria
* Ana Padrão as Dalila
* Fátima Belo [pt] as Ema
* Maria João Luís [pt] as Ana
* Rita Blanco as Mónica

## Production

The film had a budget of €140,000 and the shooting took place in November 2014.

It is the first feature film of R.I. FILMES, the production company of Patrícia Sequeira.

## Reception

As of February 10, 2016, the film had grossed €24,064.72 and had 4,976 admissions, being the highest-grossing Portuguese film of the year so far at the Portuguese box office.

## International recognition

"Game of Checkers" has already received 20 awards, 30 nominations, and 21 official selections.

