Directed with vision and heart by Mira Nair, Queen of Katwe is based on the inspirational true story of young Ugandan chess champion, Phiona Mutesi (captivating newcomer Madina Nalwanga). The 10-year-old lives with her family in an impoverished township in Kampala, Uganda.
Her mother Harriet (Lupita Nyong’o) scrapes together a meagre livelihood selling maize and vegetables in the street. Phiona’s curiosity is piqued when she discovers a chess club run by football-player turned missionary, Robert Katende (David Oyelowo). Despite being unable to read or write, Phiona has a natural aptitude for strategic thinking and risk-taking, and she rapidly develops her skill for the game.
With Katende’s guidance, her confidence and ambition grow, and soon she is advancing through the ranks in local competitions. Working with cinematographer Sean Bobbitt (12 Years a Slave) and production designer Stephanie Caroll (who also worked with Nair on Monsoon Wedding), Nair forges an incandescent visual style, responding to the vibrant colour and detail of the Kampala streets while retaining a commitment to authenticity throughout.
Together with her extraordinary cast, she gets under the skin of this remarkable story, never shying away from the challenges and hardships faced by Phiona and her family, while constantly rejoicing in this young woman’s steely determination and grace.
We at SFF highly recommend this film!
17/10/16 18:30 Birmingham Star City, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Vue Available
Watched this at the London Film Festival - a proper good old fashioned Disney family film. Really enjoyed it and definitely worth seeing
Phoenixmagpie
14 Oct 161#5
None near me but heat added nonetheless.
sandrafernandes
14 Oct 161#6
Thank you. Got some :smile:
hewittinspain
14 Oct 16#7
scroungers got in first at Leeds
juggler1
14 Oct 161#8
Heat added op. None for me, in Manchester though :disappointed:
Boz to juggler1
14 Oct 161#9
Thank You . Yes none near me either :disappointed:
dalipsinghno1 to juggler1
17 Oct 162#13
At time of replying there were these available again if it is anywhere near you get them
17/10/16 18:30 Birmingham Star City, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Camberley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Croydon Purley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Leeds Light, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Portsmouth, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Reading, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Staines, Vue Available
17/10/16 19:00 Manchester, Showcase Available
Spasho
14 Oct 161#10
Trailer looks pretty good. Just checked for tickets somewhere in London and seem to be sold out. :-/
Boz to Spasho
14 Oct 16#11
Hopefully There will be returns... Keep checking the code :smiley:
dalipsinghno1
15 Oct 161#12
Keep checking there might be more released near the date/time or some one returning if they cant go
doubt it, it sounds such a good movie.
juggler1
18 Oct 16#14
Thanks so much for reply- I was lucky enough to get 2 tickets that must've been returned, but was then told by one of my kids that there was something at school we had to go to, so I returned the tickets. Gutted. Film looks great too, so will keep an eye out for any other listings :smiley:
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Release date: Friday 21st October 2016
Certificate: PG
Queen Of Katwe
Directed with vision and heart by Mira Nair, Queen of Katwe is based on the inspirational true story of young Ugandan chess champion, Phiona Mutesi (captivating newcomer Madina Nalwanga). The 10-year-old lives with her family in an impoverished township in Kampala, Uganda.
Her mother Harriet (Lupita Nyong’o) scrapes together a meagre livelihood selling maize and vegetables in the street. Phiona’s curiosity is piqued when she discovers a chess club run by football-player turned missionary, Robert Katende (David Oyelowo). Despite being unable to read or write, Phiona has a natural aptitude for strategic thinking and risk-taking, and she rapidly develops her skill for the game.
With Katende’s guidance, her confidence and ambition grow, and soon she is advancing through the ranks in local competitions. Working with cinematographer Sean Bobbitt (12 Years a Slave) and production designer Stephanie Caroll (who also worked with Nair on Monsoon Wedding), Nair forges an incandescent visual style, responding to the vibrant colour and detail of the Kampala streets while retaining a commitment to authenticity throughout.
Together with her extraordinary cast, she gets under the skin of this remarkable story, never shying away from the challenges and hardships faced by Phiona and her family, while constantly rejoicing in this young woman’s steely determination and grace.
We at SFF highly recommend this film!
17/10/16 18:30 Birmingham Star City, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Camberley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Croydon Purley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Finchley North, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Harrow, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Leeds Light, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Portsmouth, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Reading, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Staines, Vue Available
17/10/16 19:00 Manchester, Showcase Available
17/10/16 19:00 Nottingham, Showcase Available
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4l3-_yub5A
At time of replying there were these available again if it is anywhere near you get them
17/10/16 18:30 Birmingham Star City, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Camberley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Croydon Purley, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Leeds Light, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Portsmouth, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Reading, Vue Available
17/10/16 18:30 Staines, Vue Available
17/10/16 19:00 Manchester, Showcase Available
doubt it, it sounds such a good movie.