Dreaming in Black and White (2017)
Dreaming in Black and White is a portrait of Singapore artist Tang Ling Nah. The film takes us on a journey into Ling Nah’s inner world—her memories, dreams and angels, and her fascination with black-and-white media, drawing charcoal and the city’s transitional spaces. The film explores her practice over the last 15 years and hints at the possible new directions in her art career. It highlights Ling Nah’s courage to pursue her dream to be an artist, the choices and sacrifices she has made, as well as the challenges of being a woman artist in Singapore and her regrets in this journey. The film’s dream-like form mixes documentary, fiction and animation. It blurs the boundaries between us, Ling Nah’s art and her deepest being. Ultimately, it celebrates our dreams—and reassures us that dreams do come true if persevered.
Cast
- Tang Ling Nah - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
artist, docufiction
Trailer
Dreaming in Black and White TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreaming in Black and White about?
- Dreaming in Black and White is a portrait of Singapore artist Tang Ling Nah. The film takes us on a journey into Ling Nah’s inner world—her memories, dreams and angels, and her fascination with black-and-white media, drawing charcoal and the city’s transitional spaces. The film explores her practice over the last 15 years and hints at the possible new directions in her art career. It highlights Ling Nah’s courage to pursue her dream to be an artist, the choices and sacrifices she has made, as well as the challenges of being a woman artist in Singapore and her regrets in this journey. The film’s dream-like form mixes documentary, fiction and animation. It blurs the boundaries between us, Ling Nah’s art and her deepest being. Ultimately, it celebrates our dreams—and reassures us that dreams do come true if persevered.
- Who directed Dreaming in Black and White?
- Dreaming in Black and White was directed by Lei Yuan Bin.
- Who stars in Dreaming in Black and White?
- Dreaming in Black and White stars Tang Ling Nah.
- How long is Dreaming in Black and White?
- Dreaming in Black and White has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Dreaming in Black and White?
- Dreaming in Black and White is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dreaming in Black and White produced?
- Dreaming in Black and White was produced in Singapore.