3.7- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl: Family, Feathers and Finding one’s voice.

In this episode, we unpack On Becoming a Guinea Fowl - a layered and visually striking A24-style drama set in Zambia. Through stunning cinematography and overlapping dialogue, the film explores generational trauma, the silences surrounding sexual abuse, and the journey of becoming, not just a bird, but a fully seen human being.

To pair, we’re pouring the Babylonstoren Red Blend, a wine as complex and bold as the film itself. With deep notes of dark fruit, a touch of spice and that unmistakable vanilla bean finish, it mirrors the film’s emotional weight and nuanced storytelling.  As Patrick would say “It’s giving Rahhh”.

This is not a sip-and-scroll kind of wine; it demands your attention, just like the story it accompanies.

It’s a fascinating film - a word we thoroughly overuse in this episode to describe just about everything…