Black

About This Movie

So, 'Black' is this interesting piece set in Rome during a summer night when suddenly, everything goes dark. The atmosphere is really palpable, almost suffocating, as the city grapples with this unexpected blackout. You’ve got Matteo, this young electronic music producer, who is kind of the heart of the story. He’s inspired by the likes of Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk, which adds a unique layer to the vibe of the film. The pacing feels like a slow build-up, which works well with the theme of isolation and creativity in crisis. It’s distinctive in how it uses animation to depict this chaos and stillness; the visuals are quite striking. It’s not your usual animated fare, that’s for sure.

noteworthy animation styleexplores themes of isolationdistinctive take on urban life