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I Am Not a Witch

    Feature Film | 2016-2017 | Drama | France, Germany, United Kingdom, Zambia

    Main data

    DirectorRungano Nyoni
    Written byRungano Nyoni
    ProductionClandestine Films [fr], Thunderbird Releasing (formerly Soda Pictures) [uk], unafilm GmbH [de], iCreate Films [zm]
    DistributorKinology [fr], Pyramide Films [fr]

    Project data

    Film financing

    Trailers/Videos

    • [en] Trailer - Film4

    Posters

    • [fr] Poster français

    Brief synopsis

    After a minor incident in her village, 9-year-old Shula is exiled to a travelling witch camp where she is told that if she tries to escape she will be transformed into a goat. As she navigates through her new life, she must decide whether to accept her fate or risk the consequences of seeking freedom.

    Cast

    ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
    Margaret MulubwaShula [L]
    Henry B. J. PhiriThe Government Official [SR]
    Nancy MuliloThe Wife of the Government Official [SR]
    Margaret SipaneiaMama [SR]

    Crew

    ActivityNameComment
    Post production coordinatorBenjamin Lanlard
    Director of photographyDavid Gallego
    Costume designerHolly Rebecca
    DirectorRungano Nyoni
    ComposerMatthew James Kelly
    ProducerEmily Morgan
    Soda Pictures    		Soda Pictures
    ProducerJuliette Grandmont
    Clandestine Films    		Clandestine Films
    Co-producerTitus Kreyenberg
    unafilm    		unafilm
    Production designerNathan Parker [1]
    Line producerBenjamin Lanlard
    Production managerBenjamin Lanlard
    ScreenwriterRungano Nyoni

    Production companies

    CompanyComment
    Clandestine Films [fr]
    Thunderbird Releasing (formerly Soda Pictures) [uk]
    unafilm GmbH [de]
    co-production    		co-production
    iCreate Films [zm]
    co-production    		co-production

    Distribution / Sales companies

    CompanyComment
    Kinology [fr]
    World Sales    		World Sales
    Pyramide Films [fr]
    Distribution France    		Distribution France

    Awards

    Award winnerYearAwardCategory 
    Rungano Nyoni2018British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) [uk]
    Oustanding Debut    		Oustanding DebutWinner
    Emily Morgan2018British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) [uk]
    Oustanding Debut    		Oustanding DebutWinner
    Rungano Nyoni2017Syndicat Français de la Critique [fr]
    Meilleur premier film étranger    		Meilleur premier film étrangerWinner
    Rungano Nyoni2017Quinzaine des réalisateurs Cannes [fr]
    Caméra d'or    		Caméra d'orNominated

    Festivals

    YearCountryFestivalComment
    2017FranceCannes Film Festival - Director's Fortnight

    Cinema releases and premieres

    TypeCountryDateComment
    Theatre releaseBrazilThursday, 13/06/2019
    Theatre releaseFranceWednesday, 27/12/2017