I Am Not A Witch - Opens October 12th
In her BAFTA awarding-winning debut feature, Rungano Nyoni crafts a satiric feminist fairy-tale set in present-day Zambia. When 9-year old orphan Shula is accused of witchcraft, she is exiled to a witch camp run by Mr. Banda, a corrupt and inept government official. Tied to the ground by a white ribbon, Shula is told that she will turn into a goat if she tries to escape. As the only child witch, Shula quickly becomes a local star and the adults around her exploit her supposed powers for financial gain. Soon she is forced to make a difficult decision – whether to resign herself to life on the camp, or take a risk for freedom. A hit at over 50 international festivals, I AM NOT A WITCH is a must-see for anyone interested in New African Cinema and contemporary female filmmakers.
“Nyoni is clearly confident in her vision and the story she wants to tell, and in her capable hands, the result is spellbinding.” - AV Club
“A magic realist fable set in present-day Zambia that has plenty to say about gender and superstition.” - Time Out
Not Rated, 90 mins