Black and White in Color 1976
“The picture that marches to a different drummer”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Networks
- Reggane Films, Artco-Film, France 3 Cinéma
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Black and White in Color?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Black and White in Color" (1976). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 22, 1976
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany, Switzerland
- Studios
- Reggane Films, Artco-Film, France 3 Cinéma
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Reggane Films, Artco-Film, France 3 Cinéma
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Black and White in Color" (1976).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
Omit any detail not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Sources analysis:
[1] Title: Black and White in Color (1976). US release: 05/08/1977. Genres: Drama, Comedy, and War. Runtime: 1h 32m.
[2] French title: La Victoire en chantant. 1977 re-issue title: Noirs et Blancs en couleur. Genre: black comedy war film. Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud (directorial debut).
[3] IMDb link (no specific content provided in snippet).
[4] Synopsis: French colonists in Africa, several months behind in news, find themselves at war with German neighbors. They conscript local native population, issue boots and rifles to make "proper" soldiers. A young, idealistic French geographer is the only rational person and takes control after others' bungles.
[5] Laurence Fishburne
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- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Black and White in Color worth watching?
Black and White in Color holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Black and White in Color and when was it released?
Black and White in Color is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.
Who directed Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
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