The Konkani film 'BLACK' as I saw it

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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