The queen of katwe

Dylan 2022-04-05 08:01:01

A very good film about a genius chess player in Uganda. A little black girl was accidentally discovered by her teacher to have her talent in chess. Although her family was poor and her father died early, with the help and encouragement of her teacher, she eventually became a chess champion?

After watching the whole film, I feel very sad. We always see from various reports how hard the lives of people in Africa are, but it is difficult to imagine how poor it is. It was really heart-wrenching to see the earthen house, the garbage mountain, the crude medical measures, the outdated means of transportation, and especially the scene where the heroine's little brother was almost washed away in a rainstorm in the film. It turns out that there are still children living on the edge of survival...

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Queen of Katwe quotes

  • Phiona Mutesi: [Around 143:00] Checkmate !

    [Phiona and Nakku both giggle]

    Phiona Mutesi: You must consider the other side of your board.

    [Phiona and Nakku high five each other as Robert puts both hands behind his head]

    Phiona Mutesi: .

    Robert Katende: Nowadays you beat me so easily. Here I think strategy must run in your blood... Did one of your ancestors command a great army?

    Phiona Mutesi: These pieces are my army.

    Robert Katende: You must play at Rwabushenyi. It is the premiere tournament in their country. You will be playing international masters... or do you fear losing?

    Phiona Mutesi: Losing teaches me how to play better... I will play.

  • Phiona Mutesi: [Triumphant "finger - snap"] .