Black & White movies Movies that were originally filmed and released in black and white
Citizen Kane is a landmark American drama directed by and starring Orson Welles. Released in 1941, it follows the rise and fall of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane, whose mysterious final word—"Rosebud"—drives the story. It is often considered one of the greatest films ever made because of its groundbreaking cinematography, deep-focus photography, non-linear storytelling, innovative editing, and powerful performances. Although it wasn't a huge box-office success when it first came out, critics and filmmakers later recognised its enormous influence on cinema