She was not a princess, but in a way she turns to be one. Kind of a similar film, but I was not that impressed with that. Seeing the opening few minutes, it reminded me the recent New Zealand film 'The Dark Horse'. So when these two productions come together, you would know what to expect. Inspired by an incredible true story from the dark continent. It was a sport film, that revolved around chess game. Outside that circle, she was not that successful, until now.
Because she usually prefers India and Indian subjects and cast as what she's. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia'. It was a sport film, that revolved around A life changing game.
It Is an enriching movie experience and well deserves the 8.0 I rate it.
This could easily have turned out to be one of those formula feel good films with their predictable story book endings but, In the capable hands of director Mara Nair (“Amelia”), she brings warmth, emotion and an understanding of the Ugandan culture into this lovely and heart warming film.
The film is based on an article and book written by Tim Crothers,a screenplay by William Wheeler and stars David Oyelowo and Madina Naiwanga (who plays the young chess prodigy). The film is based on an article and book written by Tim Crothers,a screenplay by William Wheeler and stars David Oyelowo and Madina “Queen of Katwe” 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. “Queen of Katwe” 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.