All the colour, depth and mystery of India's complex and riotous cultural heritage is brought to light in a single action which changes two countries forever.
All the colour, depth and mystery of India's complex and riotous cultural heritage is brought to light in a single action which changes two countries forever. A proud Indian international student is attacked in a brightly lit train carriage against a backdrop of darkness. Unknown to his attackers his high caste status has little relevance, and in one poignant moment, he is rescued by his counterpart, an 'untouchable', a low caste. They are united by what would otherwise be impossible. The highly publicised event sends shock waves through the international community. As the climate escalates, Maria Kris a young Australian journalist of Indian descent is sent to investigate, and what happens from there uncovers long established and inherent prejudices between the two countries and what lies between .... In her quest for truth, she meets a young Indian student Giriraj, who changes her life forever through an unlikely meeting. Throughout their ensuing friendship, Maria is taken by Giriraj for a journey through the darkness of India's social history and via the laneways of her own city, exposing a side she had never imagined.
The Colour of Darkness is set in two continents dealing with themes of discrimination and violence. These themes manifest within both the intercultural tensions in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne and the ongoing struggles within the caste system in India.
Girish Makwana - script writer, director, filmmaker, composer and musicianGirish Makwana, Indian-Australian filmmaker, combines his love of music with filmmaking in his film The Colour of Darkness. He holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in music performance as well as a doctorate in music composition. Girish has worked to much acclaim to promote India's musical culture and traditional Indian instruments to wider audiences in Australia.In 2010 Girish moved into the world of filmmaking and completed both a Diploma and a Masters degree in Film and TV Production. The Colour of Darkness showcases Girish's multi-faceted skills and talents.The Colour of Darkness Synopsis:The Colour of Darkness is set in two continents dealing with themes of discrimination and violence. These themes are manifested within both the intercultural tensions in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne and the ongoing struggles within the caste system in India. A young Australian journalist is sent to investigate an attack on an Indian student, setting in motion a chain of events with significant personal and societal consequences. Inspired by the frenzied media coverage that followed real-life attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, director Girish Makwana has crafted a detailed and immersive narrative that explores the real ramifications of deep-rooted discrimination.
Girish Makwana - script writer, director, filmmaker, composer and musicianGirish Makwana, Indian-Australian filmmaker, combines his love of music with filmmaking in his film The Colour of Darkness. He holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in music performance as well as a doctorate in music composition. Girish has worked to much acclaim to promote India's musical culture and traditional Indian instruments to wider audiences in Australia.In 2010 Girish moved into the world of filmmaking and completed both a Diploma and a Masters degree in Film and TV Production. The Colour of Darkness showcases Girish's multi-faceted skills and talents.The Colour of Darkness Synopsis:The Colour of Darkness is set in two continents dealing with themes of discrimination and violence. These themes are manifested within both the intercultural tensions in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne and the ongoing struggles within the caste system in India. A young Australian journalist is sent to investigate an attack on an Indian student, setting in motion a chain of events with significant personal and societal consequences. Inspired by the frenzied media coverage that followed real-life attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, director Girish Makwana has crafted a detailed and immersive narrative that explores the real ramifications of deep-rooted discrimination.
