Rayhan Shoshi’s ‘Déjà vu’ on receiving international acclamations

Water is one of the most essential elements of life in earth. However, with growing civilization, humans are leading towards misuse of the nature -- they are continuing to infect the sea, a major source of water. What if the sea takes revenge? Where will humans go?

Director Rayhan Shoshi has brought up this theme in his short film, "Déjà vu", released on May 14. In a very short span of time, the film has earned accolades and bagged several awards from different international film festivals. It showcases that the cycle of life is parallel to the cycle of water, through the struggles of the people native to sea shores.

Under the banner of Uroop Troop Productions, "Déjà vu" is produced by Farah Naz Alam.  The story, dialogues, screenplay, and editing have been done by the director himself.

The film won the Honourable Jury Mention Award from the 12th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, along with the Best Philosophical Film Award at the Cannes World Film Festival in France, Special Jury Award from White Unicorn International Film Festival- India, organised by Japan and India, Special Jury Award from Spain's El grito de los sin voz Film Festival.

Competing with 21 countries, the film was officially selected as the Best Film Award Nominee at Indie Short Fest- Los Angeles International Film Festival. The production was also in the official selections of the following film festivals—Karnatak Youth International Short Film Festival, Lift-off Global Network Film Festival, First time Filmmaker Season 2022 and 4th Screen- Online Film Awards.

Recently another honour was added to its title— and official selection from Cinemaking International Film Festival and Award of Merit, Accolade Global Global Film Competition, USA.

Rokon Ahmed and Usman Goni Pollob played important roles in this project. The cast includes Emran Hossain, Tamim Topu, and Sumaiya Mehjabeen Moon.