From screening to storytelling: BUFC celebrates Bangladeshi cinema
On April 8th, Brac University Film Club (BUFC) hosted a screening of Taandob, one of the recent blockbusters of Bangladeshi Cinema, featuring Shakib Khan, Jaya Ahsan, Sabila Nur, and many other talented artists of the country. The screening was held at the Brac University Auditorium, which was houseful, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm amongst the students for the movie. Taandob provided the students with a refreshing experience with its compelling dramatic narrative and action sequences.
Explaining the inspiration behind such events, Dibyojyuti Paul Srijan (Director of Graphics and Production, BUFC) mentioned, “The main goal is to entertain the students in the midst of our monotonous academic setting, and the huge response from the audience is what makes all our efforts worth it”. Srijan also reflected on how the Bangladesh film industry is on the rise right now, and we must support it to reach international audiences.
Photo credit : Promi Agnes Gomes
At noon, they began their Introview session once again, which extended into an orientation for the freshers of BUFC, as well as their popular segment, Kothopokothon. The orientation program began with a preview of their glorious 22 years of existence and an introduction to all the panel members, where Farhaan Hasin (President, BUFC) welcomed the new members.
The main attraction of the event, Kothopokothon, started with the arrival of the cast of Pressure Cooker, Nazifa Tushi, Mariya Shanto, Rizvi Rizu, and the brilliant film director and screenwriter, Raihan Rafi. In the segment, they talked about the inspiration, challenges, and the overall unique experience of making such a women-led movie. Nazifa Tushi expressed, “We need to make more movies outside of our traditional stories”. Lastly, Raihan Rafi stated,
“The young filmmakers have to be creative and consistent about their work so that Bangladesh’s film industry can give its audience many more exceptional movies”.
