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True Colour

True Colour

2022
Drama
22 min NR Australia
8 IMDB

Thomas Renner, an aspiring painter, struggles to make his masterpiece while dealing with complete colour-blindness.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Joseph McKenna / Kai Boschma / Thomas McKenna
Starring
Jack Wong / Mikayla Rudd / Shari Russell / Shashi Baltutis / Thomas McKenna

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

challenging artistic poignant determined introspective unique dramatic thoughtful inspiring earnest sensitive compelling

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 25, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The concept behind 'True Colour' is undeniably fascinating – a painter battling complete colour-blindness to achieve artistic recognition. Jack Wong attempts to convey Thomas Renner's internal turmoil, but the execution feels somewhat laboured. The film’s tone is consistently…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 25, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Jack Wong gives a career-defining performance in 'True Colour' as Thomas Renner, an artist whose complete colour-blindness becomes both his greatest obstacle and his most profound inspiration. The film is a masterclass in subtle storytelling and emotional resonance.…

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Priya Sharma
Mar 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'True Colour' presents an intriguing premise: an artist attempting to create his magnum opus while completely colour-blind. Jack Wong embodies Thomas Renner with a commendable intensity, grappling with the inherent paradox of his situation. The film’s tone is…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'True Colour', Jack Wong delivers a quietly powerful performance as Thomas Renner, a painter whose world is devoid of colour but not of vision. The film's strength lies in its sensitive portrayal of his struggle, avoiding melodrama…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jack Wong anchors 'True Colour' as Thomas Renner, an artist whose ambition is tested by the stark reality of his colour-blindness. The film navigates this challenging premise with a largely earnest tone, focusing on Renner's internal battle to…

FAQs

The premise of 'True Colour' certainly suggests a unique angle on the classic artist's struggle. By centring the narrative on a protagonist with complete colour-blindness, the film has the potential to explore creative processes and aesthetic appreciation in ways rarely seen. It invites audiences to consider how perception shapes art and whether conventional understanding of colour is truly essential for artistic brilliance.