[11] Tendo Nagenda, Walt Disney Studios' senior creative executive, developed the project into production. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo) at a missionary program. The website's critical consensus states: "Queen of Katwe is a feel-good movie of uncommon smarts and passion, and Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo's outstanding performances help elevate the film past its cliches. She was 15. Watch the trailer for Queen of Katwe here. [25] Most professional Ugandan actors settled for roles as extras, including Gladys Oyenbot who acted as Lupita's stand-in double. [12] With executive approval from studio president Sean Bailey,[13] Nagenda went to visit Mira Nair at her Ugandan home to recruit her to direct a film about Mutesi. [6], Adapted from an ESPN magazine article and book by Tim Crothers, the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films. 'Queen of Katwe' Movie: Mentoring Builds Character, Communities, Says Phiona Mutesi's Chess Coach By Robert Katende ( [email protected] ) Sep 30, 2016 11:26 AM EDT Comment It is a unique experience to see your life dramatized in a movie - as mine is in QUEEN OF KATWE. Wikis. More than one hundred Ugandans were hired as extras for the street scenes; eighty had no prior experience with cameras. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. Maurice Kirya and Ntare Mwine have supporting roles as Theo[10] and Tendo, respectively. [2], The musical score for Queen of Katwe was composed by Alex Heffes. Official Sites [29] A soundtrack album was released on September 23 by Walt Disney Records. First-time film actress Madina Nalwanga (left) says she often copied co-star Lupita Nyong'o's warm-up exercises on the set of Queen of Katwe. She also helps care for her baby brother. Queen of Katwe (bra: Rainha de Katwe [3] [4]) é um filme estado-unidense de 2016, dos géneros drama biográfico e desporto, [5] realizado por Mira Nair, com roteiro de William Wheeler, com base na obra The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girlâs Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster de Tim Crothers. QUEEN OF KATWE is based on the story of 10-year-old international chess champion Phiona Mutesi (newcomer Madina Nalwanga). Published by ESPN in 2012, it was optioned that same year by Walt Disney Pictures. | [22][23] The film was shot in the Katwe slums in Kampala, Uganda and in Johannesburg, South Africa. Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical drama feature film[4] directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical drama feature film directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. The 15-year-old Ugandan dancer was cast as Phiona. Phiona is a pre-teen girl living in Katwe, a desperately poor slum neighborhood in Kampala, Uganda.Into this slum comes Robert Katende (Oyelowo), who works for a Catholic mission. The film is based on an article and book written by Tim Crothers,a screenplay by William Wheeler and stars David Oyelowo and Madina âQueen of Katweâ is biodrama based on the true story of Phiona, a Ugandan girl with an uncanny and innate gift for playing and winning in the game of chess. Register Start a Wiki. Queen of Katwe (2016) Starring Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga | based on the book ' The Queen of Katwe ' by Tim Crothers Chess is a lot like my life. [15] The casting director found Madina Nalwanga in a community dance class. Phiona spends her days fetching water and selling maize to help her family until the day she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a missionary who's also the chess team coach in Phiona's Ugandan neighborhood. Sports Outreach used this documentary to interest The Walt Disney Company in making a film about Mutesi's story, which came out in 2016. It runs 124 minutes and stars Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyongâo, Martin Kabanza, Taryn Kyaze, Nicolas Levesque. | Wheeler believed that the film could fit within the Disney tradition of films about "underdog" sports stories, noting that: "we were trying to ... gently expand the idea of what a 'Disney film' could be. [30], Queen of Katwe had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10. If you make smart moves you can stay away from danger, but you know any bad decision could be your last. The background of the story in the 2016 movie Queen of Katwe starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o, is set in Katwe. This Common Sense Seal honoree has many hard scenes, but they're accompanied by strong messages and positive themes, giving families lots to talk about. I love any story about people who make something from what appears to be nothing. She invited screenwriter William Wheeler to come to Kampala to conduct interviews with the principal figures as a foundation for a screenplay. "[14], Mira Nair met with Mutesi, her mother Harriet, and the chess group run by coach Robert Katende. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. With Katwe, Disney can definitely claim âcheckmateâ. Starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga, the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a girl living in Katwe, a slum of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Tim Crothers wrote The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster, which chronicled Phiona Mutesi's life. Phiona leads the Uganda team at the Chess Olympiad in Russia, confident that she will succeed in becoming a Grand Master, securing the necessary finances to lift her family from poverty. Try these topics and questions to get started: How do the characters demonstrate empathy, humility, integrity, and ⦠[19][20] Nair said that finding an actress to play Phiona was the most difficult. | Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of âThe Queen of Katweâ by Tim Crothers. [44], Queen of Katwe received positive reviews from critics, with David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o's performances receiving unanimous praise. "[17][18] Oyelowo immediately accepted the role, seeing the film as a "subversive work", given the lack of diversity in contemporary American cinema. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she rose to recognition upon the release of her hit single "Ice Cream". Read 475 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. [26], Nair and cinematographer Sean Bobbitt used different visual approaches for the various matches which Mutesi plays. Movie Details Where to Watch Trailers ⦠"A chess champion, a transformed community and a global mission." Itâs to be expected that the education segments of âQueen of Katweâ include a number of nods to how the game reflects Phionaâs life, but the execution doesn't feel heavy-handed. Phiona returns to Katwe, dejected and doubting her abilities. Madina Nalwanga (born February 2, 2002) is a Ugandan actress famous for her lead role as Phiona in Disney's Queen of Katwe. Edward Echwalu/Disney Enterprises Inc. ⦠Curious, Phiona approaches and learns the game. Join now for free to sharpen your chess skills and get a chance to play a game with Disney Queen of Katwe Phiona Mutesi in person. She learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her victories at World Chess Olympiads. Queen of Katwe is the inspiring true story of a girl from the slums of Uganda who becomes a chess champion. Films. 127 were here. [33] Disney held the corporate premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on September 20,[34] with another screening at the Urban World Festival on September 22. The casting search lasted from July to December 2014 and the production team auditioned nearly 700 girls. Category:Queen of Katwe characters - Disney Wiki. [7] The film had a limited release in the United States on September 23, 2016, before a general theatrical release on September 30.[8]. Many of ⦠Disney was very open to wanting to tell an aspirational story about someone from someplace that is not at all familiar to Western audiences ... this could really fit into one of the things that they do very well – which is telling sports underdog stories and finding the ways the story naturally intersects with that genre of film. Through its culture and its characters. Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga), her mother Nakku Harriet (Lupita Nyong'o) and younger members of her family. Company Credits TMDb Score. Notable people Edit Phiona Mutesi , born 1996, Ugandan chess champion, and the subject of a book, documentary and Disney film Queen of Katwe . They were Nair's first choices for the roles. Queen of Katwe takes this one step further, bringing the actual people onto the screen to stand side by side with the actors who played them, and saying where they are today. Katende, who was present at the shoot, designed the games, while Nair and Bobbitt worked on each shot. Queen of Katwe Summary & Study Guide Tim Crothers This Study Guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Queen of Katwe. [42], Queen of Katwe opened on September 23 as a limited release in the United States, with an estimated Friday total of $82,000 averaging $1,577 per screen across 52 selected theaters. [13], In January 2015, David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o were cast as Robert Katende and Harriet Mutesi, respectively. However, their talent wins the day and Phiona comes in first place. [43] It opened on wide release on September 30 to 1,242 screens, and went on to gross $2.5 million in the first week. Queen of Katwe tells the dramatic story of the chess champion Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga in a sensitive debut), from Katwe, Kampala in ⦠Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In Don't have an account? [38] Another screening was held at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico on October 22. For more information about Queen of Katwe , check out the latest episodes of the ScreenFish podcast below for roundtable interviews with stars Lupita Nyongâo, David Oyelowo and director, Mira Nair or 1on1 interviews with Phiona Mutesi and Robert Katende themselves! 5 talking about this. The struggles of life in Katwe are ever present and Phiona hopes that chess will provide a means of escape from Katwe for her and her family. With Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza. Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in Disney's "Queen of Katwe" has died following a brain tumor. "[28], Alicia Keys wrote and recorded the song "Back to Life" for the film; it was released on September 1, 2016 by RCA Records. "[13] In January 2015, Disney studio chairman Alan F. Horn greenlit the film into production for US$15 million. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, (based on the ESPN Magazine article and book by), executive producer: ESPN Films (as Dan Silver), first assistant director: principal photography, south africa, supervising foley editor (as David Flynch), re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor, executive producer: BlackGinger (uncredited), second assistant camera: "a" Camera: South African Unit, first assistant camera (as Daniel Du Toit), assistant location manager (as Grant Cinnamon), music programming (as Beth Caucci) / musician: African percussion (as Beth Caucci), assistant: David Oyelowo, South Africa (as Beautie Masvaure), additional assistant: Mira Nair, South Africa, post production coordinator: Walt Disney Studios. 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Nair is confident enough in her characters and the story sheâs telling to avoid the pitfalls of repetitive lessons. However, the competition proves too tough, and she yields to her Canadian opponent. PG 2 hr 4 min Sep 23rd, 2016 Drama 'Queen of Katwe' (2016) Trailer. [5][21], Principal photography began in April 2015. Starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga, the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe. She becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance. A Disney actress died Saturday following a brain tumor, according to the Ugandan school where she was a student. It has beauty and barbarity side-by-side. Directed by Mira Nair. It is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi (Nalwanga). He happens to be ethnic Ugandan. The chess scenes were complicated because the call sheet contained actual chess moves. [27] "It's a very thematic and gentle score that is more orchestral than something like Roots, although it's set in Africa," said Heffes. Sheebah Karungi (born November 11, 1989) is a Ugandan recording artist, dancer and actress who debuted her acting career in Queen of Katwe as Shakira. A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. | Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in the 2016 Disney film "Queen of Katwe," was 15. "[47] On Metacritic, the film has a normalized rating of 73 out of 100 based on reviews from 40 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The Queen of Katwe Summary. However, with the support of Coach Katende and the people of Katwe, she returns to chess, ultimately succeeding to the extent that she can purchase a home for her family. Queen of Katwe was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Nyong'o said that she had decided to play the part after reading the script's first ten pages, saying "It was the first time I felt really awakened by a script and super challenged. Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi, a 10-year-old girl with a natural talent for chess [15] Nair filmed a short high-concept and presented it to Disney, to alleviate the studio's concerns about the film being entirely set in Africa.[15]. Nair and editor Barry Brown cut the scenes to create some drama. [24] Nair set up an acting boot camp to help prepare the children for their scenes. Add new page. Welcome to the Wiki. The group initially finds itself ill at ease among the other participants and the more affluent surroundings. The film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe who learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master. Her coach, over the initial opposition of the local chess authorities, takes her and the team to a national school level tournament at a prestigious local school. Queen of Katwe is a 2016 film from Walt Disney Pictures, directed by Mira Nair.It stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga.. "There are plenty of authentic Ugandan needle drop tracks in the film to set the scene so the score could concentrate more on the music story telling. [37] The film had its European debut at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival on October 9. The Queen of Katwe book. Directed by Mira Nair. [45][46] Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 93% based on 184 reviews and an average rating of 7.42/10. Gladys Oyenbot and Rehema Nanfuka play minor roles as a shopkeeper and a nurse, respectively. Filming & Production 72. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. 45,799 Pages. In 2010, Silent Images made a short documentary film about her. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. [24] Production wrapped in June 2015 after 54 days of shooting. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. This role earned her the Most Promising Actor award at 2017 Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos, Nigeria. She learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her victories at World Chess Olympiads. Queen of Katwe (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Release Dates [48] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale. Games Movies TV Video. Nair was captivated by the story, stating, "I have always been surrounded by these local stories but hadn’t done anything in Uganda since 1991. âQueen of Katweâ is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Queen of Katwe Cast and Crew. [39] On November 12, it was screened at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and at the Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival on the 24th. Phiona Mutesi is the protagonist of Disney 's 2016 film Queen of Katwe. With Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza. The film then proceeds to trace the ups and downs of success at competitions and tournaments for Phiona and her fellow Pioneers. 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