Dhaka: Four Bangladeshi filmmakers are participating in Cannes Docs 2026 with their documentary film projects under a French-supported initiative. Held alongside the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Docs is one of the world’s leading platforms for documentary filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and distributors. The festival began on Tuesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the initiative was organised by Alliance Fran§aise de Chittagong in collaboration with Bisubo Art Organization and supported through the French PICC grant, said the French Embassy in Dhaka. The selected filmmakers are Kazi Arefin Ahmed with “Opekkha,” Citto Aanondi (Sumaiya Binte Selim) with “Blue-Collars from the Frontline,” S M Kamrul Ahsan with “In Search of Her,” and Sumon Delwar with “My Cousin.”
The projects were selected through a national open call launched in September 2025, followed by a transparent and comprehensive jury evaluation process. The four projects were chosen for their artistic merit, distinctive directorial vision, and strong potential in the international marketplace.
‘These projects highlight the diversity and depth of contemporary Bangladeshi documentary storytelling, rooted in social realities while resonating globally,’ Alliance Fran§aise de Chittagong said. Participation in Cannes Docs will provide the selected Bangladeshi teams with opportunities for international co-production, distribution, and long-term collaboration.
The PICC grant (Cultural and Creative Industries Program) seeks to strengthen collaboration between the French and Bangladeshi film industries through cultural exchange and professional cooperation. The director of Alliance Fran§aise de Chittagong, Mr. Bruno Lacrampe, is leading the delegation.