Black and White

director: Krishna Wiswanath

original title: Black and White

year: 1968

running time: 20 min.

synopsis

This graduate project film made by an Indian student of the Documentary Department looks at the issue of racism in Czechoslovakia. One specific story of love and hate, of prejudice and good will, is expanded to include the experiences of other foreigners in the country. In addition to the protagonist’s narrative, the film is accompanied by a commentary by Antonín Navrátil.

biography

Viswanath Krishna was one of the first foreigners to study at FAMU’s Documentary Department. One other of his films has been preserved in addition to his graduate project, specifically Woman 68.

more about film

director:	Krishna Wiswanath
producer:	FAMU
script:	Krishna Wiswanath

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