On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-14
Top Cast
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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
Mary Mulabo
Beatrice
Norah Mwansa
Widow / Chichi
Hildah Mwanza
Matron 1
Febby Lungu
Matron 2
Gillian Sakala
Aunty Ruth
Carol Natasha Mwale
Aunty Catherine
Loveness Nakwiza
Aunty Linda
Bwalya Chipampata
Aunty Bukata
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rungano Nyoni
- Screenplay & Story
- Rungano Nyoni
- Original Score
- Lucrecia Dalt
- Original Title
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Chichewa; Nyanja, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- A24, Fremantle, BBC Film, Element Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rungano Nyoni
Rungano Nyoni
Lucrecia Dalt
David Gallego
Nathan Nugent
Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Tim Cole, Eva Yates, Christian Vesper
Department Leadership Roster
Rungano Nyoni
Director
Ed Guiney
Producer
Andrew Lowe
Producer
Tim Cole
Producer
Rungano Nyoni
Writer
Nathan Nugent
Editor
Malin Lindholm
Production Design
David Gallego
Director of Photography
Lucrecia Dalt
Original Music Composer
Estelle Don Banda
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
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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?
The principal cast of On Becoming a Guinea Fowl includes Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Esther Singini, Blessings Bhamjee, Doris Naulapwa.
When was On Becoming a Guinea Fowl released and how long is it?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl was composed by Lucrecia Dalt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl?
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).