On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
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A Leeds International Film Festival Screening
Following up her captivating debut I Am Not a Witch, Rungano Nyoni won Best Director at Cannes 2024 for this daring work of grief and restitution.
Drama • Critically Acclaimed • Suspenseful
Driving home from a party at night, Shula happens upon the body of her Uncle Fred lying in the road. As the family begin to mourn, a wave of collective anger slowly rises among Shula and her cousins, as they reckon with long-suppressed past traumas.
Blending surrealism with dark humour, Nyoni sharply critiques the societal traditions that work to hide abuses of power. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl solidifies Nyoni as one of today’s most distinctive filmmakers.
Tickets are available to buy from leedsfilm.com or at the Carriageworks Theatre Box Office.
This screening has been curated by Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) and is presented in partnership with Cinema Africa as part of LIFF 2024.
Details
Duration
1hr 35mins
Director
Rungano Nyoni
Featuring
Susan Chardy • Roy Chisha • Blessings Bhamjee
Year
2024
Country of origin
UK • Zambia • Ireland
Language
English • Bemba with English subtitles
Strobe lighting
Guidance unavailable
Content guidance
Rape/sexual assault/sexual abuse • Bereavement/death
No screenings scheduled