Jalaler Golpo wins another int'l film award
A three part chronicle of a voiceless orphan's life in rural Bangladesh, the movie showcases issues from Women's Rights, to the superstitious beliefs still persisting in rural areas of modern Bangladesh. Photo: Collected
In yet another honour for Bangladesh cinema, Abu Shahed Emon directed Jalaler Golpo wins the Grand Prix - Silver Akbuzat Best Film at the Third International Festival of National and Ethnic Cinema in the Russian city of Ufa.
In yet another honour for Bangladesh cinema, Abu Shahed Emon directed Jalaler Golpo won the Grand Prix - Silver Akbuzat Best Film at the Third International Festival of National and Ethnic Cinema in the Russian city of Ufa on Friday.
Emon received the award at the closing ceremony on Friday evening attended by over one thousand people, reports our correspondent from New Delhi.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The film earlier secured awards at a number of international festivals, including India and Portugal.
A scene of Jalaler Golpo. Star file photo
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