On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
LENGTH: 98 mins
DIRECTOR: Rungano Nyoni
RATING: M
Synopsis
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a bold, captivating film that exposes the silence surrounding taboo issues like sexual abuse within families, while exploring Zambia’s powerful mourning rituals. Rungano Nyoni weaves humour into hard truths, making the story both engaging and confronting. What stands out above all is the power of women in Zambian society, who can lead the change that communities desperately need. A striking reminder that silence is not always golden – and that every voice matters in breaking cycles of violence. – Eve Park
Awards: Breakthrough Performance and Best Director British Independent Film Award; Best Director, Un Certain Regard, Cannes FF 2024; Silver Hugo Award, Chicago IFF; Winner Special Mention, London FF; Winner Cinema Extraordinaire, Bergen IFF; Golden Eye Award, Zurich FF; Grand Prize City of Lisbon, Amnesty International Award, IndieLisboa International Independent FF; plus 9 other nominations.
