austinfilmfestival's eerie migrant drama Nanny is an intriguing addition to Black horror.
Offering a textured point-of-view from a type of character not given much visibility in a lot of mainstream cinema, Nikyatu Jusu’s debut featureThis genre-bending film depicts the struggles of Senegalese immigrant Aisha as she gets what is often the most immediately available form of work available for someone in her position: domestic work.
Aisha’s day-to-day life becomes defined by constantly evolving tensions and dynamics defined by race, class, and expected societal roles. Amy and Adam both indulge in their fair share of microaggressions. Amy, in particular, is strict about the food Rose eats and it becomes a secret Aisha must harbor when she begins feeding Amy some of her cultural dishes.
As if she doesn’t have enough to navigate, Aisha is soon overcome by haunting visions and nightmares that seem to be manifesting from deep within her psyche. Jusu isn’t afraid to play with and defy expectations of what type of movie this is allowed to be, constantly adjusting itself into disparate forms and genres. It’s not quite the full-tilt social horror of Jordan Peele but it doesn’t limit itself to preconceived notions of what a “psychological horror” should be either.
It’s no doubt a beguiling mixture of ingredients, but to say it’s a perfect amalgamation would be dishonest. The constantly shifting modes give this a palpable sense of disorder—perhaps indicative of Aisha’s worsening mental state, but it also just feels clunky.
It’s unfortunate, because this staggering story and the stunning, vulnerable performance from Diop get diluted amidst the disarray. Still, Jusu walks away from this a promising filmmaker to watch out for, clearly capable of conjuring a stirring mood and a striking image.Austin Film Festival, Oct. 27-Nov. 3. Details and badges at
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