Here is a list of some of the films screening today
The essence of the July movement was at the heart of the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which officially kicked off at the National Museum's main auditorium.
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The election to appoint new leadership for the Film Directors’ Association, initially scheduled for the end of last year, was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. A new date was set for January 10, but voting did not take place on the day either. As a result, the leadership selection remains pending.
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival is set to begin in the second week of February. This year, Bangladeshi film critic Bidhan Rebeiro will serve as a jury member at the festival. He has been selected as a Fipresci jury member in the Panorama section of the festival.
In response to the chaos that unfolded in Thakurgaon, Hanif Sanket took to Facebook to share a detailed statement addressing the incident.
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The festival is set to kick off with the screening of the Chinese film “Moon Man” (directed by Zhang Chiyu), a 2022 science fiction comedy that follows the story of the "last human in the universe" stranded on the moon after an asteroid wipes out life on Earth. With a worldwide gross of over $460 million, "Moon Man" is a box-office sensation, and the opening screening promises to be an exciting start to the festival.
DIFF will screen approximately 250 films from 75 countries, including Indian entries such as “In the Belly of a Tiger” by Siddharth Jatla, Soumik Roychowdhury’s “Beline”, and Srijit Mukherji’s “Padatik”, which is part of the Cinema of the World category.
Allu Arjun, the popular Telugu actor, is facing legal charges just days before the much-awaited release of “Pushpa 2: The Rule.”
The actress married Sudhir Reddy in 2023 and reportedly took a break from acting after her marriage. However, sources suggest she was preparing for a comeback to the big screen.
Shakib Khan’s latest film, “Dorod”, which premiered on November 15, is set for an international release. Directed by Anonno Mamun, the movie will open in 18 cinemas across Malaysia on December 6.
After gaining widespread acclaim for his film “12th Fail”, many believed Vikrant Massey’s career had no bounds. However, the actor’s sudden decision to retire from showbiz has left fans questioning the reasons behind this unexpected move.
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Famous for their on- and off-screen camaraderie, the trio has delivered numerous hit projects over the years. Now, after a four-year hiatus, the three close friends are reuniting for this highly anticipated project, currently being filmed in Pubail, Gazipur.
“I’m worried about humanity as a whole; it’s a much bigger issue,” she said, describing the threat of AI as "very real." She highlighted its ability to replace individuals entirely: “With just a few seconds of recorded audio, anyone’s voice can be replicated.”
Telugu icon Allu Arjun has recently reflected on his journey into Bollywood, sharing that he once believed making a mark in the Hindi film industry was beyond reach. However, with the upcoming release of “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” scheduled to hit theatres on December 5, 2024, his dream of connecting with audiences nationwide is steadily becoming a reality.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Asif Islam's film “Nirvana” continues its winning streak. It received the Special Jury Award for the third time, this time at the 17th Eurasia International Film Festival in Kazakhstan. Although the director could not attend the award ceremony in person, he shared a short video message from Bangladesh.
