TIFF 2024: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl Movie (Coming Soon Movie Trailer)

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On becoming a guinea fowl movie

Get ready to be captivated by the latest from Rungano Nyoni, the visionary director behind I Am Not a Witch. Her new film, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, is making its North American premiere at TIFF 2024, and it’s a must-see for anyone who loves films that push boundaries and challenge perspectives.

A Surreal Family Drama

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl isn’t your typical family drama. It’s a surreal exploration of the secrets that families keep and the toll they take on those who hold them. The story centers on Shula, a young woman who’s thrust into the heart of a traditional Bemba funeral when her uncle Fred dies suddenly. Played by newcomer Susan Chardy, Shula is anything but the grieving niece you’d expect—she’s detached, almost eerily calm, even as the family home fills with mourners and wails of sorrow.

But don’t mistake her composure for indifference. Shula’s journey through the rituals of mourning is anything but straightforward. As she tries to navigate her way out of this emotional maze, she’s drawn to her cousins, where she begins to uncover the buried secrets of her middle-class Zambian family. It’s in these whispered memories and shared grief that Shula starts to find her own voice.

Rungano Nyoni’s Bold Return

Seven years after her BAFTA-winning debut, Nyoni is back, and she’s bringing her unique brand of darkly comedic surrealism with her. If you loved I Am Not a Witch, you’ll find On Becoming a Guinea Fowl just as hypnotic, if not more so. The film’s cinematography, crafted by David Gallego (known for Embrace of the Serpent and I Am Not a Witch), is visually stunning, pulling you into a world where the lines between reality and imagination blur.

What makes Nyoni’s work so compelling is her fearlessness in tackling difficult themes—family, tradition, identity—and doing so with a fresh, unexpected perspective. You’ll leave the theater unsure whether to laugh, shout, or cry, but one thing’s for sure: you won’t forget this film anytime soon.

Showtimes:

Don’t miss your chance to see On Becoming a Guinea Fowl at TIFF 2024. Here’s when you can catch it:

  • Thursday, September 5 at 5:45 pm – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (Press & Industry)
  • Thursday, September 5 at 8:45 pm – TIFF Lightbox
  • Friday, September 6 at 7:35 pm – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
  • Sunday, September 15 at 6:15 pm – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the surreal world of Rungano Nyoni. This is one film you won’t want to miss!

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