The New Yorker5dOpinion
The Zambian Sensibility of “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl”
Our art reflects a commitment to the pleasant, a subtlety and delay in how we communicate, and an easygoing acceptance of ...
Rolling Stone23d
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Is Shocking, Surreal — and Absolutely Brilliant
There’s nothing like starting a movie with a running gag, and Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl kicks off with a beauty. A young woman Shula (Susan Chardy) is driving home late at night.
The New York Times24d
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Review: Watchful Eyes
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl Rated PG-13 for adult themes. Running time: 1 hour 39 minutes. In theaters. Theater to Stream: You don’t need to leave the house to find the joys of the stage ...
The Falcons Wire11d
'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' is one of the most original films of the year
"On Becoming a Guinea Fowl," Rungano Nyoni's new film, explores grief, secrets and trauma among a Zambian family. Susan ...
The Daily Californian9d
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ is solid, surreal storytelling
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” presents a traditional Zambian funeral — an arduous multi-day process with a myriad of customs and ...
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ is one of the year’s best films
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” makes a valid argument for speaking ill of the dead, especially if it bucks this respectful ...
USA Today11d
'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' is one of the most original films of the year
“On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” is not the first film about family secrets coming to light through grief, but it may be the most original. Rungano Nyoni’s amazing film — she wrote and directed ...