Rungano Nyoni
Rungano Nyoni is a Zambian filmmaker and director acclaimed for her innovative storytelling and unique cinematic style. Her film, 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' won the Etalon de bronze in the Fiction Long Feature category at the 29th FESPACO, highlighting her significant contribution to contemporary African cinema.
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Recent news mentions
Rungano Nyoni delivers a scene that becomes a sharp window into the distressing complexities of her sophomore film.
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ is a harrowing work of genius
Guyana· 2025-07-20
Rungano Nyoni directed a visually captivating film about generational trauma.
Las 10 mejores películas de 2025 (hasta ahora)
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-02
Rungano Nyoni's film On Becoming a Guinea Fowl explores sexual abuse in a patriarchal Zambian society.
IndieLisboa 2025, ou a “linguagem universal” do cinema fora da caixa | IndieLisboa
Portugal· 2025-04-30
Rungano Nyoni is the self-taught filmmaker behind On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.
A reckoning in surreal, riveting ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’
Taiwan· 2025-03-14
Rungano Nyoni's film 'On becoming a guinea fowl' won the bronze prize at FESPACO 2025.
FESPACO 2025 : Dani Kouyaté remporte l’Etalon d’or de Yennenga
Burkina Faso· 2025-03-01
Rungano Nyoni is the director of the film 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl', which won the Etalon de bronze at FESPACO.
FESPACO 2025 : Sponsor télécom de la biennale du cinéma africainBurkina Faso· 2025-03-01
