Entertainment Desk :
Water Aid with support of Who Gives A Crap, a recognised toilet paper brand in Australia, launched a movie on the story
of a sanitation worker aimed
at showcasing health hazards
and challenges faced by women waste workers in day to day lives. Kohinoor, movie of a fictional character with lead role by Zakia Bari Mamo reveals the difficulties and sheer will power to overcome barriers for reaching her dreams, said a press release.
Shooting of the movie took place at Mautail Landfills in the capital it shares experiences through compelling cinematography on the lack of facilities for marginalized communities like sanitation and waste workers. The purpose of the movie is to raise mass awareness for citizens of Bangladesh and create social awareness towards respecting the profession of waste and sanitation workers, the press release added. Mamo played the title role, Kohinoor, which depicts the story of a waste worker who is a single mother, faces upheavals in life while trying to make a better future for her daughter.
The movie has been directed by Kamrul Hasan and ideated by WaterAid team.
The 40-minute feature movie has already attracted attention in social media for Mamo’s acting and the key messages the film is delivering to all.
The movie Kohinoor focused on different pertinent issues related to the life of a woman in most vulnerable set up and social taboos that need collective action.
