I Am Not a Witch

Yes, how are you?

Ticket is ten Kwacha.

It's a lot of money.

How are you?

Thank you.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

Hello sir.

Fine, thank you.

I'm so excited.

Thank you.

I just wanted to really find out:

what are those ribbons for, behind them?

These are used to prevent

these witches from flying.

They cannot fly anymore.

Yeah, can't fly now.

Ok so in broad daylight, they can fly?

Yeah, they do fly even during the day

but as they are now they can't.

- How far will they be able?

- Anywhere. They can even go to UK.

- Oh really? That far?

- Yes.

They can fly to UK.

When they fly, can they kill people?

That's why they usually fly, to go and kill.

- They're harmless as they are now?

- As they are now they're harmless, yes.

That's why they are here,

just to show people, tourists.

Madam, this child is a witch.

From the time that this child

came into the village,

Lots of strange things have been happening,

things that never used to happen.

Strange things have been

happening in the village

since she got here.

We don't know where she came from.

She has no friends,

she has no relatives,

she wanders around like a lost person.

This is what I'm saying, madam.

She's a witch.

This child is a witch.

Now...

From the day it happened,

no-one draws water from that well,

not for drinking, not for bathing,

because we're scared,

because of this witch.

This child is a witch.

I'm telling you, this girl is a witch.

This is the water?

Yeah, yeah.

This is what I'm saying, madam.

She's a witch.

You're making noise?

What do you want?

I have something to say as well.

Come in.

I'm a witness.

You're a witness?

Yes, I am a witness.

This girl is a witch.

What did you witness?

I was ploughing my field,

Mm-hm.

Like I always do,

when I noticed a small shadow.

It came above me, on top of my head.

I didn't take any notice,

I thought it was just a cloud.

OK.

Then... I heard laughter.

I looked around...

and I saw this girl.

The child sitting here?

The same one... just standing there.

Mm-hm.

What was she doing?

She was just standing there.

She was just standing there?

Yes, she was just standing there.

And what did you do?

Then I looked again

and realised she had an axe.

Now, do you know what happened next?

She hit me with the axe!

She hit me across the arm.

Then my arm fell to the ground.

Then all my blood

splashed on the ground.

So what did you do

after your arm fell off?

Well...

Ever since I had that dream...

It was just a dream!

Now my wife is the one

that goes to the field...

alone.

Mm-hm.

Are you done?

Yes. Aren't you going

to write down my statement?

- Leave! We've heard you.

- OK. I'll go.

See all those people outside... and her?

They're saying you're a witch.

What's your name?

Answer!

She's a witch.

Yes, she's a witch.

Your back?

Let me...

Just turn a little bit.

It's fine.

Is that my phone?

Is that the phone ringing?

- Is that my phone?

- Yes.

I'm coming. I'm coming, baby.

Hello.

- Hold on for him.

- Who is it?

I don't know the number.

I don't know who it is.

- Hello.

- Hello.

- Hello.

- Hello, good evening.

Good evening.

- Am I speaking to Mr. Banda?

- Yes.

How may I help you?

Sir, this is Officer Josephine.

- Yes.

- I'm calling you from precinct 11-78.

I was asked to call you.

We have a situation here.

What situation do you have?

I have a small girl here.

They're accusing her of witchcraft.

So?

Sir, so the same girl is not denying.

What?

She is refusing to confirm

or deny if she's a witch.

What do you mean?

Under interrogation, sir,

she is refusing to confirm or deny

if she's a witch.

So...

you mean she is not denying

that she's a witch?

She's not denying, sir.

Listen, has anyone tampered with her,

or even threatened her?

No, sir.

- Good.

- But, sir...

should we proceed to go

to the orphanage?

No, no...

Listen, don't be fooled.

- Don't be fooled by these witches, okay?

- Yes, sir.

The witches can be very cunning

and deceiving.

- You understand?

- Yes, sir.

Good.

You did well to call me, Officer.

You did very well to call me.

And so stay where you are.

I'm coming right there.

Let nobody touch her,

or even just talk to her.

Keep her there, I'll be coming, okay?

- Okay, sir.

- I'll be coming.

You did well.

What's your name again?

Officer Josephine.

- Yes, sir.

- I'll be on my way.

- OK.

- Good.

Get my gown, get my gown.

Get my gown.

New witch in town.

New witch in town!

I am a witch doctor, a real one.

I'm very well-known.

I've helped a lot of people.

I've helped lots of people.

Children have been healed.

So you know that I am a real witch doctor,

I'll take all my clothes off.

There, I've taken them off.

See, I don't have anything to hide.

See? I don't have anything. Nothing.

Now you see I'm a witch doctor.

This chicken,

if it dies inside the circle,

it means she's not a witch.

If it dies outside the circle,

it means she is a witch.

Go on. Dance.

The way you were doing it before.

Are you tired?

Are you tired?

Keep going.

Your Royal Highness,

as you may be aware,

Government recently purchased a new truck.

And not just an ordinary truck,

but an orange truck!

That's how much my Government

attaches importance to this community.

Recently, you have also received new ribbons.

Yes, these are new ribbons, long ribbons.

Now you are free to go kilometres

and kilometres.

Your Royal Highness, without further ado,

allow me to introduce to you

our new member of the community.

They are very happy indeed.

Why are you so surprised?

This is your new member.

Aren't you happy?

What's happening?

Hey, hey, hey!

Get her, get her, get her!

Elders, please, please.

Your Royal Highness.

Can you imagine?

Get her!

Bring her!

Get her here!

How can you run away?

Bring her here.

A little child like you,

causing us all this trouble...

You should be grateful.

What's wrong with you?

What's wrong with her?

Look at her, look at her, look at her!

Go, keep going!

Run. Run.

So, working together, witches,

civil servants...

and you are now becoming civil witches.

We are saying...

you should teach this girl

how you live as witches

in cooperation with the Government.

Now, I want you to sing that song

we always sing on these occasions,

so she feels welcome,

like we usually do.

Where's that woman that leads?

We're soldiers for the Government

and we're used to it

We're used to it and don't get tired

We're soldiers for the Government

and we're used to it

We're used to it and don't get tired...

Stand up, little girl.

I believe the ladies

have explained everything.

Now it's up to you,

whether to be a goat or a witch.

If you choose to be a goat,

cut the ribbon.

But, if you choose to be a witch,

keep your ribbon intact.

Then you'll join this witch camp.

- Mannaseh!

- Sir?

Bring the knife.

Here's the knife.

Go into that little house.

In the morning,

we'll know which you've chosen.

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