Pan India MIFF: A celebration of India in its entirety
‘Country of Focus’ @ #MIFF2022 to commemorate
50 years of Bangladesh’s independence
As India is celebrating 75 years of independence, our neighbouring
nation Bangladesh is also in a festive mood as they have completed
50 golden years of their hard earned freedom. The 17th edition
of Mumbai International Film Festival which kick starts tomorrow will
pay a fitting tribute to Bangladesh as ‘Country of Focus’ this year.
In commemoration of Bangladesh’s 50 years of Independence a special
package of 11 films from Bangladesh as ‘Country of Focus’ will be
screened at MIFF. It includes critically acclaimed film ‘Hasina-
A Daughter’s Tale’(directed by Piplu Khan) which documents the
iconic political figure of Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
The films in the Country Focus section trace the memories of Bangladesh liberation war and the sacrifices made by fellow countrymen for independence. Films like ‘Not a Penny Not a Gun’, ‘Jolo Guerrilla’ derive their inspiration from 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan. These films detail the pain and agony suffered by Bangladeshi people in their pursuit of freedom. ‘Jothorleena’ directed by Dilara Begum Jolly is a film which follows the extra ordinary life of Bangladeshi writer Roma Chowdhury and her battle against the untold agony inflicted upon her by war. ‘Kaan Pete Roi’ directed by Mofidul Hoque is also a touching portrayal of the ordeal of a Mathematics lecturer who took a bold stand against the atrocities during 1971 war.
(Grab from the film - Garden of Memories )
Films dealing with social issues like the plight of domestic workers returning from Middle East, issues faced by women in Bangladesh also find a place in the ‘Country of Focus’ Section. Premendra Mazumder, Vice President of Federation of Film Societies of India and Secretary(Asia-Pacific) of the International Federation of Film Societies curated the films in this section.
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