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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, dir. Rungano Nyoni, Ireland/UK/US/Zambia 2024, 95min., English and Bemba with English subtitles
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.
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.
04:30 pm
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
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02:15 pm
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
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06:10 pm
Sun, 08 Dec 2024
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06:40 pm
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
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04:15 pm
Wed, 11 Dec 2024
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04:20 pm
Thu, 12 Dec 2024
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04:30 pm
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
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12:10 pm
Sun, 15 Dec 2024
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08:30 pm
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
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02:40 pm
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
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Cinema 2
- Both our Cinemas have step free access from The Mall and are accessible by ramp
- All seats are hard back, have a crushed velvet feel and they do not recline
- These are our seat size dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 52
- Arm rest either side of the seat dimensions: L 27 x W 7 x H 20
for the following requirements:
- We have a removable seat to create a wheelchair allocated space, please contact to organise this prior to the date and time of the screening
- We have unassigned seating. If you require a specific seat, please reserve this in advance
- Free for visitors where ticket prices are a barrier, please email
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