Rawshan Zamil
Quiet Flows the River Chitra (1998)
After the partition of India in 1947, Shashikanta's family, like millions of other Hindu families of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), faced the dilemma of whether to migrate from the land in which they have been living for centuries. But Shashikanta Sengupta, an ... (more)
After the partition of India in 1947, Shashikanta's family, like millions of other Hindu families of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), faced the dilemma of whether to migrate from the land in which they have been living for centuries. But Shashikanta Sengupta, an ... (more)
A Tree Without Roots (2001)
In this tragic-comic study of religious hypocrisy, a disreputable cleric convinces villagers that their community is home to a famous holyman's grave. (more)
In this tragic-comic study of religious hypocrisy, a disreputable cleric convinces villagers that their community is home to a famous holyman's grave. (more)
The Name of a River (2002)
During the 1947 partition of Bengal, a man and a woman cross a river to begin life anew. Their journey manifests many roles against the backdrop of some horrific events and loss of life. (more)
During the 1947 partition of Bengal, a man and a woman cross a river to begin life anew. Their journey manifests many roles against the backdrop of some horrific events and loss of life. (more)
Affliction (1985)
Director: Sheikh Niamat Ali Writers: Sheikh Niamat Ali (dialogue), Sheikh Niamat Ali (screenplay) | Stars: Humayun Faridi, Bobita, Dolly Anowar (more)
Director: Sheikh Niamat Ali Writers: Sheikh Niamat Ali (dialogue), Sheikh Niamat Ali (screenplay) | Stars: Humayun Faridi, Bobita, Dolly Anowar (more)
Jibon Theke Neya (1970)
A political satire of Bangladesh under the rule of Pakistan metaphorically, where an autocratic woman in one family symbolizes the political dictatorship of Ayub Khan in East Pakistan. (more)
A political satire of Bangladesh under the rule of Pakistan metaphorically, where an autocratic woman in one family symbolizes the political dictatorship of Ayub Khan in East Pakistan. (more)
A River Called Titas
(1973)
An in-depth look at the lives and struggles of the community of fishermen living by the river Titash. (more)
An in-depth look at the lives and struggles of the community of fishermen living by the river Titash. (more)
The Endless Trail (1978)
A brilliant film made by Amjad Hossain on the oppressed have-nots of rural Bangladesh, Golapi Akhon Train-e, enjoyed a phenomenal success. The movie showcasing talented actors Rowshan Jamil, Bobita, and Anowara also brought to attention the issue of inequitable ... (more)
A brilliant film made by Amjad Hossain on the oppressed have-nots of rural Bangladesh, Golapi Akhon Train-e, enjoyed a phenomenal success. The movie showcasing talented actors Rowshan Jamil, Bobita, and Anowara also brought to attention the issue of inequitable ... (more)
The Ominous House (1979)
A poor family returns to their village from Dhaka after The Great Bengal Femine 1943. This movie centers on their struggling life during the World War II period. (more)
A poor family returns to their village from Dhaka after The Great Bengal Femine 1943. This movie centers on their struggling life during the World War II period. (more)
Taka Ana Pai (1970)
A lawyer, son of a local decorator wedding cook, unwillingly got married with a rich father's goofy daughter & bring curse to his family. (more)
A lawyer, son of a local decorator wedding cook, unwillingly got married with a rich father's goofy daughter & bring curse to his family. (more)