Ahoy, Bollywood buffs! The latest cinematic gem has landed, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Dive into the quirky world of "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" where family drama meets dark comedy, and trust me, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions.
Picture this: Shula, our not-so-average heroine, is cruising home from a fancy dress party, rocking those sunglasses and a blinged-out helmet that screams "I’m too cool for this world." Suddenly, bam! She stumbles upon her Uncle Fred’s lifeless body smack in the middle of a country road. But wait, no tears or screams here! Shula’s as unfazed as if she just spotted a stray dog. 😎
This film, crafted by the talented Rungano Nyoni, is a darkly comedic tale wrapped in the chaos of a Zambian family funeral. Debuting at Cannes and stealing hearts across the UK, it’s finally gracing us with its presence in the US. Post-Oscars, this is the cinematic jhatka you need to shake off that awards season hangover!
In this tale, Shula is caught in the whirlwind of her Bemba family’s funeral rituals. The women hustle, while the men sit around like kings. Typical, na? The grand finale? A chaotic asset division and a blame game that’s as fair as a cricket match with no umpires! 😏
But hold your horses! Uncle Fred wasn’t the saintly figure everyone pretends he was. The skeletons in his closet are practically doing the bhangra, as secrets of his predatory past threaten to explode. And Shula? She’s torn between confronting the truth and the family’s insistence to let bygones be bygones.
In a twist of irony, as Shula reads her auntie’s glowing obituary for Fred, the words "jovial" and "father figure" echo with a sinister undertone, especially after her young cousin Bupe reveals her painful truth.
This film might remind you of "Women Talking," where generational traumas are passed like a family heirloom. Nyoni’s vision, paired with David Gallego’s stunning cinematography, transports you to a world both familiar and foreign, leaving you pondering if you’ll walk away with hope or despair.
Kiran’s Gyan: Bollywood or not, family secrets have a way of bubbling up like over-boiled chai. Sometimes they’re best left to simmer, but when they spill over, get ready for some spicy drama! 🍵
Tags: Bollywood, Cinema, Rungano Nyoni, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, Family Drama, Dark Comedy
