On Becoming a Guinea Fowl: The Whole Story

Coming to UK cinemas from the 6th December 2024. Rungano Nyoni’s highly anticipated return to the big screen takes us back to Zambia to delve into the rich landscapes and family secrets.

To celebrate the UK release, we have created a Support Pack featuring an exclusive video and podcast interview with special guests, editorial in partnership with Buzz Magazine, programming recommendations and assets, all of which exhibitors can share with audiences to promote the film’s Welsh connections.

The new film from acclaimed, BAFTA-winning director Rungano Nyoni (I Am Not a Witch), ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL is a compelling drama about community and sisterhood.

Driving home from a party one night, Shula seems unfazed by the sight of her uncle’s dead body on the deserted road. While preparations are made for his funeral, she finds herself plunged into the hidden secrets of her family. As tensions rise, Shula and her cousin Nsansa join forces to reconcile the past for a more hopeful future.

A fierce and darkly funny portrait of one woman’s strength in the face of crisis, Nyoni’s award-winning second feature proves her to be a distinctive filmmaker blazing a unique trail.

Welsh Connections

Director / Writer: Rungano Nyoni

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We invited documentary filmmaker Liana Stewart, and programmer/curator Yvonne Connikie, to discuss Black Welsh film, including established and emerging talent to watch out for, the challenges and barriers created by structural inequality, and their impressions of BAFTA-winning director Rungano Nyoni’s second feature film, ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.’

A short video Q&A is available for use in venue as well as an audio podcast that you can share with your audiences.

Watch a shortened version of the interview in our Q&A below:

We have comissioned Cameroon-born Wales-based writer, poet, and playwright Eric Ngalle Charles to write an editorial piece about the film, which you can share with your audiences.

On Becoming A Guinea Fowl Article – Eric Ngalle Charles

To book On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, contact: Bill Sich at Picturehouse Entertainment: bill.s@picturehouse.co.uk

Coming to UK cinemas from the 6th December 2024. Rungano Nyoni’s highly anticipated return to the big screen takes us back to Zambia to delve into the rich landscapes and family secrets.

Welsh Connections

View / Download the Support Pack

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