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Colour
A painter (Kamal Addaraarachchi) has a girl that calls him uncle. She asks for his consent to marry a rich boy. He opposes by saying rich men only care about money. Then he relates his past to the girl. Then the story moves to a flashback. The painter has had a relationship with a girl from a rich family during his youth. He meets her in an art gallery and then gradually develops a relationship which culminates in making her pregnant. Then she requests him to meet her parents and she lies to them that he is a wealthy and rich person. In disgust, he leaves her. Then, after a long time, he finds out that she had lied to marry him. In other words, to get her parents' consent. He ultimately finds that the boy in the story is his son and his fiancée had died at the time of delivery. At the end of the story he commits suicide. At the end of the film the girl finds the painter dead on the floor.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the science and art behind the perception of color. It delves into how colors are perceived by the human eye and brain, and how artists and designers utilize color theory. The film features interviews with scientists, artists, and psychologists.
Critical Reception
Colour received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its informative content and engaging presentation of a complex subject. Audiences found it to be a visually appealing and educational experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its educational value and accessible explanation of color science.
Commended for its visual appeal and the diverse range of expert interviews.
Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow at times.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's in-depth exploration of color and its subjective nature. Many found it to be an eye-opening documentary that deepened their understanding of how we see the world.
Fun Fact
The film utilizes a variety of visual experiments and historical examples to illustrate its points about color perception, including the famous 'Adelson's checker-shadow illusion'.
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