Queen of Katwe
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| Directed by | Mira Nair |
| Produced by | John Carls Lydia Dean Pilcher |
| Screenplay by | William Wheeler |
| Based on | The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl’s Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers |
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| Music by | Alex Heffes[1] |
| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
| Edited by | Barry Alexander Brown |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million[2] |
Queen of Katwe is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Mira Nair from a screenplay by William Wheeler.[3] Starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o, the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.[4] The film is produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by a general theatrical release on September 30.[5]
Cast
- David Oyelowo as Robert Katende[3]
- Lupita Nyong'o as Harriet Mutesi[3]
- Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi[6]
- Ntare Mwine as Tendo
- Maurice Kirya[7]
- Charity Rose Pimer
- Esther Tebandeke as Sara Katende
- Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Production
Principal photography began in March 2015 and wrapped in July of that year.[8][9] The film was shot entirely in South Africa and Uganda.[10]
Release
The first trailer was released on May 10, 2016.[11] The trailers soundtrack is Leona Lewis' song "Thick Skin" from the album I Am.
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External links
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