Director : Babatunde Apalowo
Cast : Tope Tedela, Riyo David, Martha Ehinome
Nigeria / 2023 / 93 mins / Gay, Drama, Romance
In Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, and English with English subtitles
17 – 9 – 23 (Sun) 1:25pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS
23 – 9 – 23 (Sat) 1:25pm – Broadway CINEMATHEQUE
* Asian Premiere
* Winner of Teddy Award at Berlin Film Festival, Winner of Out in the Silence Award at Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival 2023
Synopsis :
ALL THE COLOURS OF THE WORLD ARE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE follows Bambino, a delivery driver, and Bawa, an aspiring photographer, in modern-day Nigeria. Despite living in a country where homosexuality is illegal, the two men form a deep bond as they explore the vibrant streets of Lagos together. Their connection is met with societal strictures and the difficulty of expressing love in a society where such love is forbidden. This understated yet heart-wrenching film, winner of the Berlinale Teddy Award, portrays the struggles and bravery of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria, highlighting the importance of visibility and acceptance.
