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Rungano Nyoni’s ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Clinches Best Film at the 20th Zurich Film Festival

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Zurich, Switzerland – Rungano Nyoni’s cinematic piece, “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” clinched the prestigious Golden Eye for best film at the 20th installment of the Zurich Film Festival. The film, a masterful blend of surreal narrative and seriocomic elements set in Lusaka, Zambia, addresses complex themes of sexual abuse within a family context. Following its successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section earlier this year, where Nyoni was awarded best director, the film consistentlly impressed global audiences and critics alike. The jury, headed by renowned filmmaker Lee Daniels, lauded “On … Read more

Zurich Film Festival Celebrates Milestone Year with Top Honors to ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ and ‘Black Box Diaries’

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Zurich, Switzerland – As the Zurich Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend, emerging and established talents in the global film community received top honors, casting a bright spotlight on innovative storytelling across multiple genres. The festival, revered for its showcase of visionary cinema and a springboard for upcoming filmmakers, culminated with the prestigious Golden Eye awards. The feature film “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” directed by Rungano Nyoni, captivated the festival jury, which was led by Lee Daniels and included industry luminaries such as Souheila Yacoub, Jo Willems, Ewa Puszczyńska, and Sophie … Read more