On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

At midnight on an empty road, Shula finds her uncle's corpse. As her family enters the funeral process, Shula and her cousins uncover the family's hidden secrets. The clash of family secrets and traditions is depicted in sometimes funny, sometimes terrifying scenes. The film catches the viewer's attention with its surreal and dynamic scenes, while also forcing us to confront the lies we tell ourselves. The film continues to occupy viewers' minds long after it ends. Rungano Nyoni, the director of the highly praised I Am Not a Witch (2017), addresses the complex issues and social realities of her homeland, Zambia, in this film as well. After watching the film, viewers experience both a fun and thought-provoking experience. The film was shot in Zambia.