The Konkani film 'BLACK' as I saw it
- by Gaspar Almeida, Associate, www.goa-world.com
"BLACK Nhesop Atanchem Fashion" is a witty and humorous story between
a middle aged Goan couple and their two sons who have just began
their careers and marital lives far away from home. Director T-Bush
uses wit and humour and gives the entire film a twist here and a
twist there, keeping the suspense of what's to come next.
The twirl in the story comes in the form of two sons based in Kuwait
and the ploy they adopt to drive a wedge between themselves, the sons
with their spouses and the parents back in Goa - the reason being not
appreciating and being ashamed of the traditional
family 'profession'. The screenplay relies heavily on appealing
dialogues and various 'comedy' relationships in the film to put forth
the basic story, complete with appropriate song sequences. The
approach that the Director uses is different, interesting and
entertaining. It is an all and all out comedy.
The film "BLACK" has been directed by the award winning filmmaker, T-
BUSH, and the star cast comprises (listed in alphabetical order) of:
Abby Periera, Agnello A.S. Fernandes, Albino Lawrence, Babit Dourado,
Braz de Parra, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Carl Rodrigues, Clara Rodrigues,
Conchita Cardoz, Carmo Santos, Diana Rodrigues, Dominic Araujo,
Francis de Verna, Francis Menezes, Gaspar Almeida, Gracy Morais,
Helen Pinto, Ignatius de Xelvon, Irene Vaz, Jeremiah Vaz, Joe
Fereira, Joseph Rodrigues, Julio Cardozo, Kevin Vaz, Katty de
Navelim, Laurent Periera, Laurie Miranda, Luis D'Costa, Manuel de
Santa Cruz, Mabel, Marina D'Souza, Mario de Majorda, Nasser, Neeta
Fernandes, Nelson Colaco, Nicholas Rodrigues, Nitin Castelino, Olinda
Dias, Philip Periera, Philomena, Qeurobina Carvalho, Riana Azavedo,
Roullond Fernandes, Rowla Lewis, Salu Faleiro, Sandra Fernandes,
Sharon Fernandes, Simon Dias, Simon Gonsalves, Cisco, Late Sunny de
Quepem, Sylvester Vaz, Vicky Vaz, and Zoro.
The film belongs to the comedy genre and is set in Goa and Kuwait.
The music composed by Norman Cardoz, Goa's finest talented musician,
and lyrics by Braz de Parra. "BLACK" has an interesting script,
entertaining screenplay and T-BUSH's execution and portrayal of the
different characters and his choice of the cast is really commendable
and had deligently carried the film on his shoulders with adequate
flair. T-BUSH has chosen an interesting setting and has made use of
wit and humour immensely well which enlivens and enriches the film
to a great extent. It's the first Indian film to be shoot in Kuwait.
The director has etched out the real life angle too within the story
with a unique flair lending it immense dignity and maturity. The
continuity sequences are a treat to the eyes.
T-BUSH has managed to give the majority of the first timers who
have faced the camera the same edge that the other characters of
professional stage actors would have. The film entertains its
audiences to an extent with its sharp and witty dialogues. The climax
is acceptable and the cinematography too is eye pleasing, with
English subtitles. Music is soft and charming which matches the theme
of "BLACK" and performances are good, enhancing the film in a great
way.
At the commencement, the organizers at Friday's (30th Nov.) show had
a small introductory ceremony compered by Gaspar Crasto during which
Cajetan Pereira and Querobina Carvalho - were introduced to the
audience. The guests of honour Rev. Fr. Lionel Braganza, Principal
of Don Bosco School (IEAS)-Kuwait and TV, stage, Durdarshan and Zee
TV personality Arif Kazi paid glowing tributes to T-BUSH. A one
minute silence was observed in fond rememberance of late Sanny Vaz
(de Quepem). His presence in the 'BLACK' film will forever keep his
memory alive as in his audio albums. A commemorative souvenir was
released to mark the occasion. 'BLACK' was premiered in Kuwait on
10th August 2007 in the presence of H.E. The Ambassador of India
M.Ganapati in a glittering ceremony, and Friday's was the third
screening in Kuwait. According to well-placed sources, plans are to
have it screened in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, U.A.E.,
Canada, U.K. and U.S.A. and in India (Goa, Mumbai, Pune, Mangalore,
Delhi, Ahmedabad and Bangalore) in the first quarter of 2008.
"BLACK" being a film which may be watched after a long interval - as
Konkani films are a rarity - I am positive that the technique and the
technologically advanced systems incorporated in filming and
production as well as sound effects in 'BLACK' with the e-cinema
concept will have T-BUSH kept on the pedestal of being the first for
this achievement.
As T-BUSH at the commencement of the screening emphasized in a two
line statement, "As I have mentioned at the premiere show, you have
to view 'BLACK' with your heart. I hope you will do so this time".
Indeed it had to be, and knowing the talented resourceful T-BUSH - a
man of few words, I did.
Kuwait, 3/12/2007
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Gaspar Almeida is based in Kuwait and has been provide news items for
newspapers And periodicals for quite some years now. He can be
contacted at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mob: (+965) 9300257 Fax:
(+965) 4830078. Born in Ahmedabad and studied in Goa. He lives in
Kuwait since 1981 and has been with The M.A. Al-Kharafi Group of
Company as Marketing Coordinator. He has travelled widely in
Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia and had represented the Middle
East Construction
magazine published by REED Publications Ltd., U.K. He is also the
associate of www.goa-world.com website and moderates since 1994 the
Famous Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter archived at
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/
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