Blessings Bhamjee

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a film that dives headfirst into the wild chaos of family secrets and the tangled web of tradition versus truth. The story kicks off with a funeral—yeah, always a recipe for drama—where the main character, Chipo, finds herself smack in the middle of relatives she hasn’t seen in years. Everyone’s wearing their best “I’m fine” face, but you can practically feel the tension buzzing in the air. As the rituals drag on, old wounds start bleeding through all the pleasantries. Chipo’s got this gnawing suspicion about her late uncle, and once the drinks start flowing, the truth starts slipping out. Turns out, the family’s been hiding some deeply uncomfortable stuff—think generational silence and the unspoken rules that keep everyone in their place. Chipo’s not about to let that slide, though. She’s determined to drag everything into the sunlight, even if it means blowing up what little peace is left. The movie doesn’t sugarcoat anything. There’s humor, sure, but it’s the kind that stings. Conversations get messy, people snap, and the lines between love and loyalty blur. It’s not just about one family, either—it’s a pretty sharp look at how societies sweep things under the rug for the sake of appearances. By the end, you’re left wondering: Is honesty worth the fallout? On Becoming a Guinea Fowl doesn’t hand you easy answers, but it sure makes you think.