Maggie Mulubwa – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

I AM NOT A WITCH – Review by Jennifer Merin

September 5, 2018October 25, 2018 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments i am not a witch, Maggie Mulubwa, Rungano Nyoni

Masterfully bewitching storytelling, a superb performances by first-time actor Maggie Mulubwa and a fine ensemble cast, exquisite cinematography that reveals nuanced emotions in close ups and captures broad sweeps of the arid landscape, and outstanding editing skills that balance satire and serious social commentary have brought I Am Not A Witch into contention for Oscar gold as the UK’s submission for best foreign film. Rungano Nyoni’s cinematic style is unique and fascinating. I Am Not A Witch is a must see. And, it warrants a second watch, as well.

Movie of the Week Reviews

MOVIE OF THE WEEK Sept 7, 2018: I AM NOT A WITCH

September 2, 2018December 5, 2018 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments Maggie Mulubwa, not a witch, Rungano Nyoni, Zambia

Writer/director Rungano Nyoni’s beautifully crafted, profoundly provocative first feature about witchcraft in Zambia is a rich mix of smart satire and sharp social commentary, pointing out how superstition and fear lead to women being blamed for misfortune.

Spotlight

SPOTLIGHT 9/18: Rungano Nyoni, Filmmaker, I AM NOT A WITCH

August 31, 2018December 10, 2018 Nikki Baughan 0 Comments i am not a witch, Maggie Mulubwa, Movie of the Week, Rungano Nyoni, Zambia

Rungano Nyoni’s debut feature, I Am Not A Witch could be described as bold filmmaking. The story of an eight-year-old Zambian girl accused of witchcraft is both visceral drama and intelligent, powerful social commentary. Yet for writer/director Nyoni, it was simply a narrative she felt compelled to bring to an audience.

Reviews

I AM NOT A WITCH – Review by Susan Wloszczyna

August 27, 2018September 13, 2018 awfj-admin 0 Comments Maggie Mulubwa, not a witch, Rungano Nyoni, Zambia

Rungano Nyoni embellishes reality somewhat as a quiet pre-teen girl (Maggie Mulubwa, whose big, round saucer eyes fill in most of the blanks in her performance), oddly attired in a T-shirt bearing the slogan “bootycall,” is accused of being a budding sorceress when she happens to be nearby a woman after she trips and spills the bucket of water she was carrying on her head.