Dhaka: Upholding the spirit of the 1952 Language Movement, a six-day film festival titled “Amar Bhashar Chalachitra-1432” (Cinema of My Language) began today at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University. The event is organized by the Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Jaaz, Bangladesh Film Archive, and Chotki.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the festival is being held at the beginning of February to commemorate the month of the 1952 Language Movement and will continue until February 8. A total of 23 films, including 20 feature-length films and three short films, are scheduled to be screened. The selection for this year reflects ideals from the Language Movement, as well as social realities, political discourse, and human stories.
The festival officially commenced this evening at 6:30 pm with the screening of “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri” (Political Dialogue is Necessary Here), directed by Ahmed Hasan Sani. The film portrays the struggles and political conflicts of a Bangladeshi expatriate, with Imtiaz Barshan playing the role of Noor.
On the second day, February 4, films such as “Deya Neya”, based on a literary work by Sunil Gangopadhyay, will be showcased at 10 am, followed by Alamgir Kabir’s “Sutiakanya” at 12:30 pm, Sharaf Ahmed Jiban’s “Chakkar 302” at 3:30 pm, and “Tandob” by Raihan Rafi at 6:30 pm.
The third day, February 5, will feature “Rupban” directed by Salauddin, Sadik Ahmed’s “The Last Thakur”, Riplu R Khan’s “Joya Aar Sharmin”, and “University of Chankharpul” by Monirul Haque, a film based on student politics and dormitory life, which recently won the Best Film award in the Bangladesh Panorama section at the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival.
On the fourth day, audiences will see Harunur Rashid’s “Megher Onek Rong”, the successful Bangla film “Beder Meye Josna”, Mithu Khan’s “Nilchakra”, and “Onnodin” by Kamar Ahmad.
February 7, the fifth day of the festival, includes screenings of Tapan Sinha’s “Harmonium”, Tareque Masud’s documentary “Muktir Gaan”, Sani Sanwar’s “Asha Murder”, and Tanim Noor’s “Utsab”.
The concluding day will feature Belal Ahmed’s “Noyoner Alo”, Kazi Hayat’s “Dhor”, and three short films: “Maya: The Name We Call”, “Jonmo Theke Jolchi”, and “Dhet”. The festival will wrap up with “The Academy of Fine Arts” by Kolkata-based filmmaker Jayabrata Das.