Sunday Times 2
Bangladesh Film Festival illuminates Colombo
View(s):The third Bangladesh Film Festival unfolded on Friday (6) at Tharangani Theatre, Sri Lankan National Film Corporation, with the screening of internationally acclaimed movie ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad.
The Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka is organising the film festival which will continue till today 8.
A sizeable crowd, including renowned personalities of local cinema and cine connoisseurs, braced the rain in Colombo to experience Bangladeshi movies.
Actress Swarna Mallawarachchi graced the occasion as chief guest. Director Anoma Rajakaruna as the curator of the festival introduced the movie to the audience before screening.
Actress Swarna Mallawarachchi and Bangladesh High Commissioner Tareq Mohammad Ariful Islam
Bangladesh High Commissioner Tareq Mohammad Ariful Islam inaugurated the festival. He highlighted the resurgence of Bangladeshi cine culture in the hands of a new generation of talented film directors. Such film festivals foster cultural ties between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. He expressed hope that due to socio-cultural affinities between the two countries, Lankan audiences would be able to connect with the essence of the movies.
“Damal” (3:30pm) and “No Dorai” (6pm) will be screened on Sunday (8).
This third version of the festival builds upon the success of the previous editions held in April 2014 and March 2018. This is a part of the Bangladesh High Commission’s efforts to strengthen cultural relations through cinema.