Drama · United States of America · 2016 · 2h 4m

Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe poster
Director
Mira Nair
Cast
Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi David Oyelowo as Robert Katende Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night Nantongo Esther Tebandeke as Sarah Katende
Crew
Sean Bobbitt — Director of Photography Barry Alexander Brown — Editor Alex Heffes — Original Music Composer William Wheeler — Screenplay Lydia Dean Pilcher — Producer John B. Carls — Producer
Tagline

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

Synopsis

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Trailer Queen of Katwe — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chessbased on novel or booksportsbiographybased on true storywoman directorlife in the slumsbased on magazine, newspaper or article
Key Collaborators
Mira Nair Director Sean Bobbitt Director of Photography Barry Alexander Brown Editor Alex Heffes Original Music Composer William Wheeler Screenplay Lydia Dean Pilcher Producer John B. Carls Producer Stephanie Carroll Production Design Mobolaji Dawodu Costume Design
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