Zambian-Welsh writer-director Rungano Nyoni's highly anticipated second feature film, 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' has been acquired by A24 for international sales. The film is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival next month. Following the success of her acclaimed 2017 debut 'I Am Not a Witch,' Nyoni's latest project is produced by Fremantle's Element Pictures and has received support from BBC Film.
'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' is one of three films from Element Pictures featured in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. The movie will be showcased in the Un Certain Regard sidebar competition. While specific details about the plot have been kept confidential, Cannes director Thierry Fremaux has described the film as a 'family drama' set in Africa with elements of comedy, emphasizing its strength.
