On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024)
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
Director: Rungano Nyoni
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Cast
- Susan Chardy - Shula
- Elizabeth Chisela - Nsansa
- Esther Singini - Bupe
- Blessings Bhamjee - Young Shula
- Doris Naulapwa - Shula's Mother
- Henry B.J. Phiri - Shula's Father
- Roy Chisha - Uncle Fred
- Benson Mumba - Joseph
- Chungu Bwalya - Farm Club Presenter 1
- Margaret Mulubwa - Farm Club Presenter 2
Screenplay
Music: Lucrecia Dalt
Cinematography: David Gallego
Editing: Nathan Nugent
Production: A24, Fremantle, BBC Film, Element Pictures
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl about?
- On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
- Who directed On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was directed by Rungano Nyoni.
- Who stars in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl stars Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini, Blessings Bhamjee, Doris Naulapwa, Henry B.J. Phiri.
- How long is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was On Becoming a Guinea Fowl produced?
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.