The Gambit

The Gambit

2026 · 9 min · Drama, Thriller, War, Horror, Western

Tony, a middle-aged man, is sitting at a table with a chessboard setup. Brent, in his early twenties, walks into the cafe and takes a seat across from Tony. They play a game of chess while they talk about business, through the lens of chess. Tony is clearly a veteran that has been playing a long time, and knows his way around the board. Brent is new to the game, but has a creativity and strategy that Tony can’t read.

Directed by Arian Nazemrazavi · Written by Justin Gothreau

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Ren-David Dimen Brent
Tom Pearson Tony

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