I Am Not a Witch
2017 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 6.7 · 88% critics
After being accused of witchcraft, a young girl is sent to a government-run camp where “witches” are controlled through fear and put to work. As she tries to make sense of the rules and the people around her, the story explores how superstition, power, and exploitation shape everyday life.
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-10-20
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (136 votes)
About
If you like offbeat, thought-provoking stories that mix harsh reality with surreal touches and social satire, this may click; Not for you if you want a straightforward, tightly plotted drama like The Quiet American.
Pros: original reality-fantasy blend; touching human story; memorable scenes | Cons: uneven pacing; rough around edges; some confusing moments
Themes
- witch
- superstition
- witch doctor
- zambia
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2019 · nominated
- IFFR audience award · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Maggie Mulubwa
as Shula
Henry B.J. Phiri
as Mr. Banda
Gloria Huwiler
as Tourist
- NM
Nellie Munamonga
as Police Officer
- DM
Dyna Mufuni
as Leader
- NM
Nancy Murilo
as Charity
- RM
Ritah Mubanga
as Sequinned Witch
- CK
Chileshe Kalimamukwento
as Witness
- TM
Travers Merrill
as Farmer
Directed by Rungano Nyoni