Exciting news for film enthusiasts! On Saturday (February 25), District 64's Shilpakala Academy will showcase Rubaiyat Hossain's captivating film 'Shimu' as a part of the 3rd Bangladesh Film Festival. Audiences across the country will witness this powerful portrayal of female garment workers, highlighting their perseverance and eventual triumph through the garment industry's role in empowering women and fostering self-reliance. The screening will commence at 7 pm, so be sure not to miss it!
Embark on a riveting journey of resilience and empowerment with 'Shimu,' a cinematic masterpiece chronicling the extraordinary life of an indomitable front fighter for equality. Loosely inspired by the real-life labor leader, Dalia Akhtar, this remarkable tale of triumph debuted on the silver screen in a fitting tribute to Women's Day on March 11 last year. Helmed by the talented Rubaiyat Hossain, the film features a predominantly female lead cast, enhanced by the artistic collaborations of renowned cinematographer Sabin Lanchelin, sound designer Elisha Albert, and art director Jonaki Bhattacharya. Allow 'Shimu' to leave you inspired and captivated by its raw portrayal of the human spirit's ability to rise above adversity.
The stellar cast of the film 'Made in Bangladesh,' alternatively titled 'Shimu,' includes talented actors like Rikita Nandini Shimu, Novera Rahman, Dipanbita Martin, Parveenparu, Mayabi Maya, Mostafa Manowar, Shatabdi Wadud, Joyraj, Momena Chowdhury, Wahida Mollick Joly, Osamina Lutfa, just to name a few. Guest roles were brilliantly performed by Mita Chowdhury and India's Shahana Goswami. The genesis of this captivating project can be traced back to the OpenDoors Lab at the prestigious 2016 Locarno Film Festival, where the film's creator, Rubaiyat Hossain, emerged as a winner in the Art category for screenplay, foreshadowing the film's undeniable impact on the international stage.
Making a grand entrance at the Toronto Film Festival, the film continued to captivate audiences at the prestigious 63rd BFI London Film Festival. Garnering accolades across the global cinematic landscape, the movie's leading lady, Rikita Nandini Shimu, clinched the Best Actress award at France's esteemed Saint-Jean-de-Luz film festival. Further cementing its international acclaim, the film took home the coveted Interfedi Award at Italy's Torino Baturin Film Festival and charmed its way into capturing three awards: including the Best Audience Award and Jury Award, at the Amiens International Film Festival in France.
In the closing days of 2019, the cinematic gem 'Made in Bangladesh' made its captivating debut on silver screens across France, Denmark, Canada, and Portugal. The flame of intrigue burned brighter in 2020, as audiences in the United States savored its premiere. This artistic masterpiece soon conquered borders, enthralling film lovers in Mexico, China, Singapore, Australia, Turkey, Japan, and Germany with its powerful storytelling.
Experience the thrilling collaboration between Khana Talkies of Bangladesh and France's La Films The Apres-Midi in their latest enthralling production, Shimu. Masterfully produced by the talented duo Francois Daktema and Ashiq Mostafa, along with the skillful support of co-producers Peter Hildal, Pedro Borges, Adnan Imtiaz Ahmed, and the brilliant Rubaiyat Hossain. Pyramidfilms of France brings this captivating film to audiences worldwide, marking Rubaiyat Hossain's triumphant return after his previous mesmerizing films, Meherjaan (2011) and Under Construction (2015).
