The Bangladeshi Ministry of Cultural Affairs has initiated a grand anthology film venture named “Remembering Monsoon,” inviting eight talented directors to develop films that span across the nation. This initiative aims to produce six fictional narratives and two documentaries, each approximately 40-50 minutes long.
As a movie buff, I’d title this initiative “Monsoon Revolution: A New Dawn,” echoing the tumultuous events of July 2024 that forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into exile amid widespread protests. These upheavals paved the way for a transitional government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership.
The selected filmmakers bring diverse expertise to the project:
Nuhash Humayun, the filmmaker whose horror short “Moshari” made history as Bangladesh’s first film to qualify for the Oscars and garnered the attention of Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed as executive producers, has earned international acclaim, most recently winning the Best International Feature award at Raindance for his film “Pett Kata Shaw”.
Anam Biswas, a distinguished screenwriter-director who has triumphed nationally and is recognized for productions like “Debi” and series such as “Rongila Kitab,” boasts expertise in creating content for both traditional theater settings and streaming platforms. On the other hand, Humaira Bilquis is a documentarian whose films delve into intricate human relationships and societal norms. Her work is showcased at prestigious festivals like IDFA and Lussas documentaire, with her latest documentary “Things I Could Never Tell My Mother” (2022) making its debut at Visions du Reel.
Shankha Dasgupta, creator of Filmy Features and boasting 17 years within the field, recently finished working on “Dear Maloti,” a project that’s generating buzz at international film festivals. Shaheen Dill-Riaz, with her rich background in European film production and documentaries, is showcasing her skills through projects like “Bamboo Stories.
Robiul Alam Robi, a creative mind delving into psychosocial stories, was part of the collective effort on the anthology film “Dear Dhaka, Yours Sincerely” and lately bagged a national film grant for his endeavor titled “Suraiya”. Tasmiah Afrin Mou, renowned for her documentary skills, boasts international accolades such as the American Film Showcase Documentary program at USC. Mohammad Touqir Islam, the leader of Footprint Film Production, has overseen various short films and web series, wrapping up his latest work “Sinpaat” recently.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been given the opportunity to lead a nationwide project spearheaded by the esteemed Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, who now heads the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Alongside Sumon Rahman, Adnan Al Rajeev, and Tanim Noor, we form a three-member committee tasked with conducting workshops throughout all eight divisions of our beautiful country. Our goal is to guide emerging filmmakers from regional ShilpoKola Academies, with the project set for completion by May 30th.
The objective is to gather views on contemporary societal transformations, all while nurturing filmmaking abilities beyond Dhaka, our nation’s capital.
In the artistic world of Bangladesh, an abundance of skillful filmmakers have emerged over the past few years. However, there are even more aspiring creators on the brink. Our goal is to explore this untapped potential and generate a ripple effect throughout the nation, while also producing eight mid-length films through this project, as Farooki shared with EbMaster. “Currently, everything revolves around Dhaka,” he said. “We aim to shift this focus and provide chances for those residing outside the capital city as well. I am confident that these workshops will empower many budding talents to kick-start their careers.
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2025-01-07 12:46