rungano nyoni's film 'on becoming a guinea fowl' serves as a poignant fable about cultural silence and societal norms in Zambia, framed through the lens of a woman's tragic discovery of her uncle's death.
Ty Burr, Michael O'Sullivan
03/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
Entertainment

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Happiness 😊 - 40%
Sadness 😢 - 40%
Surprise 😲 - 20%
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The director of the film 'on becoming a guinea fowl', recognized as a leading light in African filmmaking.
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British Zambian actress portraying the heroine Shula in the film.
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Shula's costume reference in the film reflects cultural and personal identity.
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Character whose death catalyzes the events and emotional turmoil in the film.