Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

  • Director: Mira Nair
  • Writer: William Wheeler,Tim Crothers
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: September 30, 2016
  • Sound mix: Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect ratio: 2.39 : 1
  • Also known as: 逐夢棋緣
  • "Queen of Katwe" (Queen of Katwe) is a 2016 biographical drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures , directed by Mira Nair and co-starring David Oyelowo , Lupita Nyong'o  and Medina Nawanga .
    Adapted from a true story, the film tells the story of a girl in a slum in Uganda who, after inadvertently being exposed to chess, became a world chess champion through her own efforts and the support of her family   .
    The film was released in the United States on September 23, 2016   .

    Details

    • Release date September 30, 2016
    • Filming locations Kampala, Uganda
    • Production companies ESPN Films, Walt Disney Pictures

    Box office

    Budget

    $15,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $8,874,389

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $304,933

    Gross worldwide

    $10,367,161

    Movie reviews

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    • By Carolyne 2022-04-07 09:01:06

      Inspirational film

      It is a story about a slum girl changing her destiny through hard work and using her talent in chess. It is a bit similar to Hou Yi's abandonment of the army. It is a good film. The daughter is not as good at acting as her mother.

      The girl is very lucky to have met a good teacher, who has been caring for her, nurturing her, and encouraging her when she encounters setbacks. The difficult conditions in Uganda have cast some national colors on this...

    • By Sonya 2022-04-05 09:01:07

      Phoenix Nirvana, self-cultivation is king!

      Card Push Queen! It's hard to imagine that Disney could produce such a niche and non-commercial movie. The genre should be considered as an inspirational biography. The time span is from 2007 to 12 years. It tells the growth experience of the only chess master in Uganda. Fiona is an ordinary girl living in Katui, a slum in Uganda. She lived in a very embarrassing environment since she was a child. She inadvertently learned that participating in chess competitions can get bonuses, which made...

    • By Stephan 2022-04-05 09:01:07

      A story that changed fate

      It seems that successful people have certain characteristics. As far as Fiona is concerned, she has the backbone, is unwilling to be ordinary, persists in hard work, believes in herself, and constantly breaks through the thinking mode. Fate gave her a poor background, and she used practical actions to show that fate can be changed.

      The role of the coach in the film is very big, and he exists almost in a perfect image. That's what this type of movie is all about. Always give the...

    • By Ines 2022-04-05 09:01:07

      A group of small people, a great legend who struggled against fate

      "Compared with the joy of finally winning an epic victory, the struggle against fate and the stubbornness in all the characters can make one's scalp numb and unspeakably excited." Starting from the feminist movement, post-war nationalism has completely declined to the present The universal value of the era, the egalitarian trend of thought drives the gears of history, and it has also moved forward for more than a hundred years. Even if they can be fought for as a cohesive force for all...

    • By Dylan 2022-04-05 08:01:01

      The queen of katwe

      A very good film about a genius chess player in Uganda. A little black girl was accidentally discovered by her teacher to have her talent in chess. Although her family was poor and her father died early, with the help and encouragement of her teacher, she eventually became a chess champion?

      After watching the whole film, I feel very sad. We always see from various reports how hard the lives of people in Africa are, but it is difficult to imagine how...

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    • By Vivien 2022-04-24 07:01:26

      I was very moved. I cried twice in the middle. The most shocking thing was that the simple story awakened all my desires for dreams and many small fantasies in my youth. Even if the torrent of years has not hit it, it is clear that the reality of boiling frogs in warm water has changed me. Like phiona, it turns out that I have been longing, proud, wandering and giving up, but what did she rely on to persevere in the end? "you belong here" is touching and awakening. The ending song is super...

    • By Alexandro 2022-04-24 07:01:26

      In fact, her initial success wasn't particularly hard-won, which made her feel like she was invincible. However, she experienced setbacks later, but also made her grow a lot. Really let chess change my...

    • By Marcellus 2022-04-24 07:01:26

      Change does not happen overnight. Quantitative change leads to qualitative...

    • By Antonio 2022-04-24 07:01:26

      Score: 65 It belongs to a relatively small theme, and a larger production, from the point of view of African girls, reflects the story of the growth of chess player Fiona, which is quite...

    • By Ericka 2022-04-24 07:01:26

      I wanted to get my daughter educated, but I didn't get it, so my mother and I had a strong drink. True story, single-handedly raised Uganda's ranking to nineteen, and became a candidate for masters. This is indeed not easy for a country that is the poorest in the world and has almost no sense of existence. It is not enough to be talented. To cope with the hardships and deprivations of life. The optimism and tenacity characteristic of Africans is...

    Movie plot

    Ten-year-old Fiona (Medina Navanga) and her family live in a slum in Kampalaka, Uganda, while experiencing constant struggle. Mother Harriet ( Lupita Nyong'o ) works tirelessly to sell vegetables at the market all day long for her children to be safe. Fiona becomes fascinated with the game when she meets missionary Robert Cattende ( David Oyelowo ) , a former football player who teaches chess to local children. All the skills that...
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    Evaluation action

    This is a true and happy movie. Oscar winners Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo both had great performances   . The film was rated A+ by the American audience's "CinemaScore"   . (Tencent Entertainment Review)
    The reason why sports-themed movies are easy to fall into the cliché of warm movies is because the main line is very simple, and it is nothing more than how the protagonist wins. There is nothing more moving than watching a story...
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    Movie quotes

    • Robert Katende: [At 143:45 Robert looks across the table at Fiona] I can see your mothers strength in you Fiona... How is she?

      [Fiona looks down not wanting to answer]

      Robert Katende: If I could see my mother... for just one more time... I would have gave everything in my possession for that.

    • Phiona Mutesi: [Around 143:00] Checkmate !

      [Phiona and Nakku both giggle]

      Phiona Mutesi: You must consider the other side of your board.

      [Phiona and Nakku high five each other as Robert puts both hands behind his head]

      Phiona Mutesi: .

      Robert Katende: Nowadays you beat me so easily. Here I think strategy must run in your blood... Did one of your ancestors command a great army?

      Phiona Mutesi: These pieces are my army.

      Robert Katende: You must play at Rwabushenyi. It is the premiere tournament in their country. You will be playing international masters... or do you fear losing?

      Phiona Mutesi: Losing teaches me how to play better... I will play.

    • Phiona Mutesi: [Triumphant "finger - snap"] .