DIFF 2024

Badhan joins jury panel for Women Filmmaker Section at DIFF

Azmeri Haque Badhan, known for her powerful portrayals of female characters such as Rehana in “Rehana Maryam Noor” and Sultana in “Guti”, is an active advocate for women's rights.
19 December 2024, 08:08 AM

Majid Majidi, Shi Chuan and Anjan Dutt shoulder DIFF’s masterclass

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), spanning nine days, is slated to conclude today. This time around, veteran Indian actress Sharmila Tagore engaged with reporters on the festival's seventh day, and a masterclass with three respected dignitaries, including Majid Majidi, Shi Chuan and Anjan Dutt took place on Saturday. The masterclass, held at the main auditorium of the National Museum, attracted movie enthusiasts, students, and foreign guests.
28 January 2024, 08:13 AM

DIFF Day 8: ‘Adrishya Jalakangal’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
27 January 2024, 04:43 AM

Misogyny is so prevalent that ‘Animal’ doesn’t seem odd: Bonna Mirza

Prominent actress Bonna Mirza has recently commented on the misrepresentation of female characters in regional and Indian films, connoting the recent wave of criticism faced by the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film “Animal”.
23 January 2024, 11:20 AM

‘Surot’: From global stages to Dhaka’s spotlight

"Surot" is a 13-minute and 30-second cinematic journey into the intricacies of human life. The cast of the film includes Nawshaba Ahmed, Mizanur Rahman, Rashed Sagar, Munna, and Manik Saha, amongst others.
22 January 2024, 13:05 PM

Unconventional female characters face more hurdle at censor: Swastika

Swastika Mukherjee, known for her brilliant portrayals of ‘unconventional’ female characters and her witty, rebellious, feminist outlook and insights, shared her thoughts on the portrayal of women in films and the censorship she faced for the characters which were a bit different than the age-old and traditional portrayals in Indian movies.
22 January 2024, 11:04 AM

DIFF Day 2: Manoj Pramanik starrer ‘Muntasir’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
21 January 2024, 06:35 AM

Celebration of global cinema: 252 films, 74 countries, infinite stories

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of 252 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh, kicking off on Saturday. The festival, organised by the Rainbow Film Society, will run from January 20 to 28, showcasing an array of international films at prominent venues across the capital.
18 January 2024, 14:00 PM