Sheikh Arif Bulbon :
Screening of two documentary films – Depannita – A Lady with Versatile Talents and My Protest, both directed by Reshmi Ahmed was held at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh auditorium in the capital’s Dhanmondi area recently.
A lively Q&A discussion session followed the screening, commendably moderated by the National Award winning documentary maker Shabnam Ferdousi.
The event was organized, as part of the Through Her Eyes film screening and discussion series, initiated by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in cooperation with the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB).
Synopsis: Depannita- A lady with versatile talents – Depannita Monjulika Chakma took the bold and unusual step of developing traditional looms as an industry in the ‘60. She became a role model for local tribal woman.
Synopsis: My Protest – I could not protest after Bangabandhu was killed and Razakars were reinstated in national politics. Al long last, during Shahbag Movement – Ganajagorin Mancha – I could shout and say – Joy Bangla!
Film director Reshmi Ahmed’s statement:
I, Reshmi Ahmed, always held the desire to do something out of the box from a very early age. Born on the 29 July to an educated Muslim family of Old Dhaka, I was surrounded with vocal classical rendering and tanpura of my parents Dr Khaleda Bari and late M M Hanif. My early years were spent abroad as my parents had joined overseas assignment and that’s where I received recognition by acting for a programme observed for our Independence Day. My real practical life started after being married into an enlightened cultural minded family well known for their contributions to the cultural world both locally and internationally. Due to the support and encouragement of my late mother in law, I could complete my studies. My husband Intezar Ahmed Tulu inspired me to join the Bangladesh Photography Society as a member and I was fortunate enough to obtain certificate of film making course from the Film Institute of Bangladesh.
I find immense joy and satisfaction in capturing the untold stories and emotions of people in our society and across the country. I still believe that my journey is yet to begin and I am eagerly waiting for that time.
My gratitude to the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB) and Goethe-Institut Bangladesh for initiating ‘Through Her Eyes’ platform for women filmmakers of Bangladesh.
About the initiative: Through Her Eyes
Women have been making films from the beginning of film production history. In Bangladesh, we currently see a number of women filmmakers actively creating and working in all genres of filmmaking. However, it remains a challenge for a woman to be a director and continue to create a body of work. Worldwide, relatively few women can carve out that opportunity for themselves.
‘Through Her Eyes’ gives film enthusiasts, film students, academics, film professionals, funding agencies, broadcasters, rights groups and journalists a regular opportunity to watch films by women filmmakers currently working in Bangladesh and to interact with them directly at the end of the screening.
Screening of two documentary films – Depannita – A Lady with Versatile Talents and My Protest, both directed by Reshmi Ahmed was held at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh auditorium in the capital’s Dhanmondi area recently.
A lively Q&A discussion session followed the screening, commendably moderated by the National Award winning documentary maker Shabnam Ferdousi.
The event was organized, as part of the Through Her Eyes film screening and discussion series, initiated by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in cooperation with the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB).
Synopsis: Depannita- A lady with versatile talents – Depannita Monjulika Chakma took the bold and unusual step of developing traditional looms as an industry in the ‘60. She became a role model for local tribal woman.
Synopsis: My Protest – I could not protest after Bangabandhu was killed and Razakars were reinstated in national politics. Al long last, during Shahbag Movement – Ganajagorin Mancha – I could shout and say – Joy Bangla!
Film director Reshmi Ahmed’s statement:
I, Reshmi Ahmed, always held the desire to do something out of the box from a very early age. Born on the 29 July to an educated Muslim family of Old Dhaka, I was surrounded with vocal classical rendering and tanpura of my parents Dr Khaleda Bari and late M M Hanif. My early years were spent abroad as my parents had joined overseas assignment and that’s where I received recognition by acting for a programme observed for our Independence Day. My real practical life started after being married into an enlightened cultural minded family well known for their contributions to the cultural world both locally and internationally. Due to the support and encouragement of my late mother in law, I could complete my studies. My husband Intezar Ahmed Tulu inspired me to join the Bangladesh Photography Society as a member and I was fortunate enough to obtain certificate of film making course from the Film Institute of Bangladesh.
I find immense joy and satisfaction in capturing the untold stories and emotions of people in our society and across the country. I still believe that my journey is yet to begin and I am eagerly waiting for that time.
My gratitude to the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB) and Goethe-Institut Bangladesh for initiating ‘Through Her Eyes’ platform for women filmmakers of Bangladesh.
About the initiative: Through Her Eyes
Women have been making films from the beginning of film production history. In Bangladesh, we currently see a number of women filmmakers actively creating and working in all genres of filmmaking. However, it remains a challenge for a woman to be a director and continue to create a body of work. Worldwide, relatively few women can carve out that opportunity for themselves.
‘Through Her Eyes’ gives film enthusiasts, film students, academics, film professionals, funding agencies, broadcasters, rights groups and journalists a regular opportunity to watch films by women filmmakers currently working in Bangladesh and to interact with them directly at the end of the screening.
