Jonas Olsen, a chess player haunted by a tragic past, is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, Divertimento.Jonas Olsen, a chess player haunted by a tragic past, is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, Divertimento.Jonas Olsen, a chess player haunted by a tragic past, is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, Divertimento.
- Awards
- 53 wins & 89 nominations total
Leni Adams
- Ida
- (as Leni Speidel)
Jérôme Mignon
- Castle Security
- (as Jerome Mignon)
Douglas Joyman
- Castle Security
- (as Douglas Jouishomme)
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- Writer
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Featured reviews
It was an honor to screen this amazing film at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Director / writer Keyvan Sheikhalishahi is extremely talented and I'm positive we will see many more wonderful projects from him! If you get a chance to watch this short film, be sure you do! You won't be disappointed.
This short is amazing, it's super intense and captivating. The scenario is also very good and well thought. But one of the biggest strength of this film is for me is his staging, all these shots in this big mansion are magnificent, the effects are mastered to perfection, in short, a very cool short.
Don't miss this classy, smart psychological thriller. From the casting (Kellan Lutz, Brittany Gonzalas, Gotz Otto) to the gorgeous set to the unique mysterious plot-this is a fantastic short from Keyvan Sheik. I was thrilled to interview him for the Black Hills Film Festival. His eye and discernment are marking him for major success in directing.
An impressive short like you've probably never seen. Kellan Lutz teams up with Torrey DeVitto in a mysterious, dangerous game, and faces some tenacious competitors. But this game is much more than what it seems, hiding several secrets... as the narrator announces it at the beginning, in a very cold way.
The story is very ambitious, dealing with several topics and timelines (not only time but also reality) in a short time, which all make one single huge story. It's beautifully made, with a beautiful game of lights, and great music. There are film noir vibes in the castle which makes it stunning.
A must-watch short with a big production scale -- there is a thrilling central fight/shootout corridor scene, with two different connected timelines impactful to each other. This single scene alone is really crazy! The film can make you "remember" a Hitchcock film tone and more recently Fincher or Nolan.
The story is very ambitious, dealing with several topics and timelines (not only time but also reality) in a short time, which all make one single huge story. It's beautifully made, with a beautiful game of lights, and great music. There are film noir vibes in the castle which makes it stunning.
A must-watch short with a big production scale -- there is a thrilling central fight/shootout corridor scene, with two different connected timelines impactful to each other. This single scene alone is really crazy! The film can make you "remember" a Hitchcock film tone and more recently Fincher or Nolan.
Divertimento is a great movie, the quality of the story and visuals are incredible. A very good script that captivates you. Impressive cast of actors with very good performance.
Keyvan Sheikhalishahi is a very talented director and screenwriter and I look forward to seeing his next movie!
Keyvan Sheikhalishahi is a very talented director and screenwriter and I look forward to seeing his next movie!
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie marks the first time Kellan Lutz stars on screen with his wife Brittany Gonzales, her acting debut.
- Quotes
Jonas Olsen: They're using live rounds!
Cathy: You're the one who came in here with a real gun!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Götz Otto - Tomorrow Never Dies Interview (2020)
Details
- Runtime31 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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