Written and Directed by: Anna Christopher
Starring: Alia Shawkat, Alex Frost
Running Time: 22 Mins.
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"Queen of Cactus Cove" Review |
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"Queen of Cactus Cove" gave "Shade" a run for its money at the 2006 Heartland Film Festival and was undoubtedly a true crowd-pleaser. The 22-minute short film stars Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development") as a teenage chess champion facing the prospect of losing for the first time when she faces her best friend in the championship of her biggest chess tournament. The film co-stars Alex Frost ("Elephant"), and it is the chemistry of Shawkat and Frost that is key to the film's success.
"Queen of Cactus Cove" is quirky, charming and utterly delightful with director Anna Christopher delivering one of 2006's most emotionally resonant short films.
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