fromThe New Yorker4 months agoThe Zambian Sensibility of "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl""What does it mean to be Zambian? It's a tricky question... Zambians come from upward of seventy tribes; we do the nightly news in seven languages, plus English."Humor
ParentingfromVulture1 year agoWe'll All Soon Be Talking About the Absurdist On Becoming a Guinea FowlRungano Nyoni's 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' blends absurdist humor and horror, winning acclaim and likely igniting discussions upon its wider release.
Artsfromwww.npr.org4 months agoSecrets and silence haunt a grieving family in this spellbinding melodramaRungano Nyoni's film explores family dynamics, trauma, and the confrontation of dark secrets within the context of mourning in Zambia.
HumorfromRoger Ebert4 months agoMore Than Rage: Rungano Nyoni and Susan Chardy on "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" | Interviews | Roger EbertThe film explores familial trauma and cultural traditions through Shula's complex relationship with her uncle's death.