Dhaka International Film Festival

23rd Dhaka Int'l Film Festival to dazzle in January 2025

The Dhaka International Film Festival is returning for its 23rd edition, scheduled to run over nine days from January 11 to January 19 next year.

22nd DIFF / 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.

22nd DIFF / DIFF Day 9: ‘Antohin Pathe’ amongst other short films 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.

22nd DIFF / 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.

22nd DIFF / DIFF Day 7: ‘Nona Pani’ 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.

22nd DIFF / DIFF Day 6: ‘Mighty Afrin - In the Time of Floods’ 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.

22nd DIFF / DIFF Day 5: ‘Sabittri’ 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.

‘Barir Naam Shahana’: A riveting dive into resilience and rebellion

The narrative, based on actual events, unfolds in a small town in 1990s Bangladesh, where the film's protagonist, Dipa, portrayed with resilience and conviction by Aanon Siddiqua, grapples with the aftermath of a failed marriage, societal taboos, and the weight of family honour. Aanon’s acting prowess, coupled with the raw emotions portrayed throughout the runtime, is bound to leave the audience in awe.

22nd DIFF / DIFF Day 4: ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ 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.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

DIFF Day 3: ‘Ajob Chele’ 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.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Films galore: 22nd DIFF opens for all, graced by Sharmila Tagore

“Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society” – with this slogan the curtains rose on the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh National Museum today. The quintessential Bengali beauty and legendary actress Sharmila Tagore graced the stage as a special guest. Audiences and the media eagerly awaited the moment when the renowned actress would share her insights on stage.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Dhaka Int’l Film Festival kicks off today, ‘Mujib’ and ‘Fereshteh’ to be screened for free

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially kicks off today, featuring a lineup of around 250 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh. The festival, spanning nine days from January 20 to January 28, will showcase 71 films from Bangladesh. Notably, the films “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” and “Fereshteh” will be available for viewing at the festival free of charge.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Anjan Dutt’s masterclass to be held in Dhaka

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival is set to commence next year on January 20. Despite being two months away, the nine-day film festival is already generating anticipation with organisers making several surprising announcements.

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

‘West Meets East Screenplay Lab' winners announced

Earlier today, the 'West Meets East (WME) Screenplay Lab' came to a conclusion at the Alliance Française de Dhaka, as a part of the Dhaka International Film Festival 2023.

January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023

Curtain rises on 21st DIFF

The curtains rose for the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival yesterday in Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib hall, in the National Museum. The event was inaugurated with a lot of vigour and celebrations, mainly pertaining to the message of peace.

January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022

Dhaka Int'l Film Festival: Surprisingly solid, disappointingly under-appreciated

English in many different accents: Indian, Polish, European, Egyptian, Iranian, Russian, and many more, started echoing like a drum roll in my ears when I entered the director’s lounge at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). 

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