ALL THE COLOURS OF THE WORLD ARE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE

“Raise your head,” photographer Bawa asks the reserved Bambino. It sounds easy when it pertains to how he should pose for the camera, but it becomes challenging in the metaphorical sense, as their hidden love affair intensifies in a country where homosexuality is a criminal offense, and queer individuals are at risk of being subjected to violence at any given moment. The Teddy Award at the 2023 Berlinale is a courageous, heartwarming, and mature directorial debut from Nigeria. Despite echoing the reflexive fear of diversity taking root in places where they insist on confining sexuality to black-and-white standards, the film steadfastly upholds the inherently colorful right to love.