Elizabeth Chisela

Elizabeth Chisela’s name’s popping up more and more lately, and honestly, it’s well-deserved. She’s been carving out her place in cinema with some seriously intriguing projects. “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” (2024) is probably the one that’s got everyone buzzing this year. There’s something about the way the story unfolds—it’s raw, unfiltered, and dives right into that messy, tangled web of family secrets. Nothing’s sugarcoated. You’re dropped in the middle of a funeral, and right away, it’s clear there’s way more bubbling under the surface than just grief. Elizabeth brings this tension to life, making you squirm and think, all at once. The film doesn’t spoon-feed you answers, either. It’s sharp, a bit biting, and honestly, you walk away with more questions than you started with. Then there’s “Pa Maliketi” (2023), which has a totally different energy. This one’s less about family skeletons and more about everyday hustle—life, love, and just trying to make it through in a world that doesn’t always play fair. Elizabeth’s performance is gritty, a little rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it stick. She doesn’t glam it up; she digs into the heart of her character, giving you someone real to root for. Between these two films, she’s shown she can take on wildly different roles, and there’s no doubt she’s got range. If you haven’t checked out her work yet, you’re missing out.