“Black Gold” is a visually striking film directed by a Japanese filmmaker, blending a minimalist aesthetic with the natural beauty of rural India – a true visual feast for cinephiles. Every detail is crafted with precision, reflecting a uniquely Japanese perspective.
The story unfolds in a remote village in southern India, where Saraswathi, like many women, performs the daily ritual of combing her daughters’ long hair. Human hair takes on a new significance when the Narikurava, an outcast bird-hunting tribe, come to collect it in exchange for household goods. In a powerful moment of spiritual devotion, Saraswathi makes a personal offering at the temple, unaware of the wider consequences her act will set in motion.
Marianna Kaat
Black Gold
Ouro negro
MS12
Genre
Documentary
Director
Takashi Sugimoto
Run time
1h 40min
Genre
Documentary
Director
Takashi Sugimoto
Run time
1h 40min
“Black Gold” is a visually striking film directed by a Japanese filmmaker, blending a minimalist aesthetic with the natural beauty of rural India – a true visual feast for cinephiles. Every detail is crafted with precision, reflecting a uniquely Japanese perspective.
The story unfolds in a remote village in southern India, where Saraswathi, like many women, performs the daily ritual of combing her daughters’ long hair. Human hair takes on a new significance when the Narikurava, an outcast bird-hunting tribe, come to collect it in exchange for household goods. In a powerful moment of spiritual devotion, Saraswathi makes a personal offering at the temple, unaware of the wider consequences her act will set in motion.
Marianna Kaat
The story unfolds in a remote village in southern India, where Saraswathi, like many women, performs the daily ritual of combing her daughters’ long hair. Human hair takes on a new significance when the Narikurava, an outcast bird-hunting tribe, come to collect it in exchange for household goods. In a powerful moment of spiritual devotion, Saraswathi makes a personal offering at the temple, unaware of the wider consequences her act will set in motion.
Marianna Kaat
Info
Rating
Under 12 Not Recommended
Production year
2024
Global distributor
Uma pedra no sapato-Magenta
Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/18/2024