By Kovsar Gurban (Azerbaijan)

PLURAL+ 2025 International Jury Recognition (12 Years Old and Below)
PLURAL+ 2025 FCAT Recognition

“Black and White” is a stop-motion animated short that visually interprets the powerful poem “And You Call Me Colored”. The filmmaker revisits this timeless message to confront racism and celebrate diversity. Through handcrafted visuals and poetic narration, the film challenges the notion of color as a defining trait, emphasizing that humanity transcends skin tone.