E-video
I Am Not a Witch [electronic resource].
In her BAFTA award-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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 93 min.)) : sd., col.
- Publisher: [United States] : Film Movement, 2017.
- Distributor: Made available through hoopla
Content descriptions
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Instant title available through hoopla. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Directed by Rungano Nyoni. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Nancy Mulilo, Margaret Sipaneia, Gloria Huwiler. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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| Genre: | Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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Electronic resources
- Instantly available on hoopla.
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Summary:
In her BAFTA award-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.
