Operation Checkmate (2010)★ 7.0/10

ES,CO · 150 min · July 20, 2010 · 1 seasons

• Drama

Directed by: Sílvia Quer

Written by: Helena Medina

This International Emmy Nominated series takes its name from the successful operative carried out by the Colombian army. It tells the story of the Colombian government's war against the FARC guerrillas during the past two years. The 15 kidnapping victims who spent more than six years in captivity and political intrigue that culminated in one of the most efficient military operations in history. It will also feature details of the operation, such as the experiences of intelligence agents from the armed forces who infiltrated the guerrilla organization. It will also provide the kidnapper's perspective of the war as well as the viewpoints of those who planned and executed the operation, revealing details of planning and execution.