QUEEN OF KATWE

By Mira NAIR

GLOBO - as BROAD

Drama - Completed 2015

David Oyelowo (Selma) and Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) star in the true story of a young girl from rural Uganda (played by newcomer Madina Nalwanga) who discovers a passion for chess, and sets out to pursue her dream of becoming an international champion.

Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2016
Gala Presentations
    • Year of production
    • 2015
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • UGANDA, SOUTH AFRICA
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 124 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Mira NAIR
    • EIDR
    • 10.5240/DA6C-8405-2BFA-1652-9541-P
    • Producer(s)
    • Lydia PILCHER