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All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

2023
Drama
93 min NR NG
7 / 10
6 IMDB

Bambino and Bawa meet in Lagos and hit it off immediately. During their long trips around the city they develop a deep affection for each other. But in…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tunde Apalowo
Starring
Tope Tedela / Riyo David / Martha Ehinome Orhiere / Uchechika Elumelu / Floyd Anekwe

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tender poignant sensitive intense hopeful challenging intimate understated compelling affecting nuanced restrained

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

"All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" is a beautifully observed film that captures the delicate unfolding of a forbidden romance. Tope Tedela and Riyo David are exceptional, their nuanced performances conveying a wealth…

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Samuel Finch
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Lagos-set drama tackles the sensitive issue of homosexuality with a quiet intensity. Tope Tedela and Riyo David effectively portray the growing bond between Bambino and Bawa, their chemistry being the film’s strongest asset. The narrative, focused on…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly affecting cinematic experience, "All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" shines a light on a love story often relegated to the shadows. Tope Tedela and Riyo David deliver performances of remarkable depth,…

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Marcus Bellwether
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

"All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White" presents a compelling, albeit understated, narrative of two men finding solace and affection in one another amidst a restrictive society. The performances from Tope Tedela and Riyo…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This Nigerian drama offers a tender exploration of nascent love against a backdrop of societal condemnation. Tope Tedela and Riyo David imbue Bambino and Bawa with a palpable chemistry that anchors the film, making their burgeoning affection feel…

FAQs

The film addresses mature themes related to societal norms and personal relationships. It explores the challenges faced by a same-sex couple in a society where such relationships are considered taboo. Viewers should be aware that the narrative grapples with these sensitive issues, focusing on the emotional landscape of its characters and their experiences within their community.