The Colour of Black
Synopsis
Mahtab, an Iranian immigrant, clings to the illusion of reclaiming her lost life as she sells her belongings to bring over an online lover she’s never met. As he manipulates her for money, her daughter tries to warn her—but will she see the truth before it’s too late?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Women in Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melika Azimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Melika Azimi
- Original Score
- Ben Tinker
- Original Title
- The Colour of Black
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Television and Radio School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melika Azimi
Melika Azimi
Ben Tinker
Akamjot Singh, Melika Azimi
Casey McCosh
Department Leadership Roster
Melika Azimi
Director
Melika Azimi
Writer
Melika Azimi
Production Design
Casey McCosh
Producer
Akamjot Singh
Editor
Melika Azimi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colour of Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Colour of Black about?
Mahtab, an Iranian immigrant, clings to the illusion of reclaiming her lost life as she sells her belongings to bring over an online lover she’s never met. As he manipulates her for money, her daughter tries to warn her—but will she see the truth before it’s too late?
Who directed The Colour of Black?
The Colour of Black was directed by Melika Azimi.
Who stars in The Colour of Black?
The principal cast of The Colour of Black includes Mary Soudi, Atefeh Saniee, Katherine Munro, Madjid Alaei.
When was The Colour of Black released and how long is it?
The Colour of Black was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colour of Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colour of Black was composed by Ben Tinker.