On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

A quietly devastating slow-burn that buries its rage under funeral rituals, offering moments of surreal humour and a haunting, unforgettable climax.

Directed by

Rungano Nyoni

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini

Overview

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, satirical and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Family, trauma, grief, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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