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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The 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
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Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Will American Audiences Turn Out for 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl'? Rungano Nyoni and Susan Chardy Make the Case for Their Zambian Gem

Rungano Nyoni's 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' critiques Zambian matriarchal culture through surreal humor and the absurd struggles of women navigating familial silence.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Will American Audiences Turn Out for 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl'? Rungano Nyoni and Susan Chardy Make the Case for Their Zambian Gem

Rungano Nyoni's 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' critiques Zambian matriarchal culture through surreal humor and the absurd struggles of women navigating familial silence.
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fromKqed
4 months ago

Surreal, Riveting 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' Centers on a Family Reckoning

The film 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' offers a unique blend of dark comedy and commentary on family dynamics during a Zambian funeral.
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