Bangladeshi short film “720 Degrees” going to Venice Film Festival
August 22, 2010
Bangladesh is going to be represented at this year’s 67th Venice International Film Festival by Ishtiaque Zico’s short film “720 Degrees”. It should be considered an achievement for Bangladeshi films, considering this is one of the most prestigious international film festivals.
Zico’s film is among 37 short and 45 full-length feature films from 35 countries that would be screened at the 11-day festival, starting from September 1. “720 Degrees” has been Read more
Mehazabien preparing herself for films
August 15, 2010
At present, Lux-Channel i superstar Mehazabien Chowdhury is regularly doing the job of observing journalists, especially the TV journalists. She is taking notes on how they speak, ask questions to news sources and present their reports on television channels.
‘Not that I am concentrating only on Bangladeshi television channel’s reporters, I am following foreign news channels as well,’ Mehazabien says.
This is how Mehazabien is preparing herself to cope with the Read more
I had no intention of being an actor – Ferdous
August 13, 2010
Actor Ferdous is busy shooting for both Dhaliwood and Tollywood films. He is also producing a film “Ek Cup Cha.” Noim Imtiaz Neyamul is directing the film.
“The story is quite remarkable. I hope the audience will head towards movie theatres to watch the film,” said Ferdous.
Ferdous has recently acted in the film “Guerrilla”, directed by Nasiruddin Yousuff. “It’s been a great opportunity for me to act in this film. The film is based on the Liberation War and Read more
Alamgir again busy with movies
August 2, 2010
At present, Alamgir is working in four movies. These are: Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s ‘Hridoy Bhanga Dhew,’ FI Manik’s two movies ‘Protisruti’ and ‘Mathar Upor Chhaya,’ and Sohanur Rahman Sohan’s ‘Se Aamar Mon Kerechhe.’
“I always feel comfortable to work in story based movies. For this reason, for the last couple of years I was absent in the film industry. Now social story based movies are being made. As a result, from now my fans will watch me in Read more
‘Gahine Shabdo’ awarded at Canadian film festival
August 2, 2010
Noted artist Khalid Mahmood Mithu’s debut feature film ‘Gahine Shabdo’ has recently won Best International Indie Feature Film award in Okanagan International Film Festival in Canada.
Khalid Mahmood Mithu informed the film has already won three awards in the 11th Dhaka International Film Festival and Nandan International Film Festival after its release on the occasion of Read more
Sohana Saba in her new film
July 31, 2010
The innocent face with the probing eyes! Beware; Sohana Saba is going to steal something. No need to take it other ways, popular actor Sohana Saba is talking about her new films.
Speaking about her recent activities, Saba said that she is going to work in two more feature films, shooting for both the films will be start by the end of this year. Both the film will feature Saba in leading roles. One among these two is ‘Dour,’ directed by Read more
Gautam Ghosh on Lalon, and his latest project on the bard
February 16, 2010
That the 19th century mystic bard Lalon Fakir continues to inspire filmmakers of India and Bangladesh is once again evident as Indian helmer Gautam Ghosh’s latest project is near completion, quoted The Daily Star.
A few years ago, leading Bangladeshi director Tanvir Mokammel did a feature film on Lalon with Raisul Islam Asad in title role. Ghosh’s movie, “Moner Manush” has Tollywood (mainstream film industry of Kolkata) star Read more
Premiere show of ‘Indumotir Boitha’
December 31, 2009
The premiere show of the documentary titled ‘Indumotir Boitha’ directed by Biplob Kumar Paul was held at Bangladesh Film Centre auditorium in Dhanmondi in the city on Tuesday.
The documentary has depicted how Indumoti, an underprivileged woman, struggles to feed her handicapped son and daughters and dreams to see better days ahead.
The documentary focuses on the story of struggle of an illiterate Read more
Third Person Singular Number released
December 21, 2009
The much expected 123-minute film ‘Third Person Singular Number’ was premiered on December 10 at Star Cineplex of Bashundhara city amidst an air of festivity.
Produced by Impress Telefilm and directed by Mustafa Sarwar Farooki, the film was released at several cinema halls in Bangladesh on December 11, including Star Cineplex, Balaka Cineworld, Abhisar and Shahin Hall in Dhaka; Sangeeta in Khulna and Utsab in Rajshahi.
The film was also released at Aspes Hall in France on December 13. Besides, Read more
Farooki’s Third Person Singular Number to be premiered at South Korean film fest
October 5, 2009
Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s latest movie “Third Person Singular Number” will have its world premiere at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea. The film will participate as part of ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ category at the festival.
A total of 53 films from 23 countries will be screened in this category. ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ includes independent films highlighting young directors, who Read more
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