Black Gold

Ouro negro

MS12

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

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

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