Fatima is a 2024 Bangladeshi Bengali-language film released in May 2024. Directed by Dhrubo Hasan, it is a dramatic portrayal of two women’s struggles across time, juxtaposing the 1971 Liberation War with modern-day Bangladesh. Tasnia Farin stars in her film debut, alongside Yash Rohan and Pantha Kanai. Farin's performance in the film won her the Best Actress award at Fajr Film Festival.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Dhrubo Hasan |
| Screenplay by | Dhrubo Hasan Adnan Habib |
| Story by | Dhrubo Hasan |
| Produced by | Outcaste Films |
| Starring | Tasnia Farin Yash Rohan Tariq Anam Khan Pantho Kanai Manosh Bandyopadhyo Ayesha Monica |
| Cinematography | Tuhin Tamijul |
| Edited by | Dhrubo Hasan Adnan Habib |
| Music by | Pavel Areen |
Production company | Outcaste Films |
| Distributed by | BongoBD |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
editFatima, a woman caught in the chaos of the 1971 Liberation War in Bangladesh, faces oppression and violence as she seeks freedom. Her struggles are paralleled by a modern woman in 2024, who also grapples with societal constraints and personal battles for independence. As both women fight for their rights, their stories intersect, revealing the shared strength and resilience of women across time. Ultimately, they inspire one another to reclaim their identities and destinies in their respective fights for liberation.
Cast
edit- Tasnia Farin as Fatima
- Yash Rohan
- Tariq Anam Khan
- Manosh Bandyopadhyo
- Pantho Kanai
- Ayesha Monica
- Rizvi Rizu
- Jayoti Mahalanobis
- AK Azad Shetu
Production
editThe production of the film started in 2017. Then it stopped due to various reasons. In 2023, some work of the movie is done again. The art direction of the film was managed by Tareq Bablu, Uttam Guha, and Shihab Nurun Nabi. Kabir Ahamed, Avisek Arora, and Pinaki Majumder worked as assistant directors for the film.[4]
Release
editThe film was released in 10 theaters in Bangladesh on May 24, 2024, clashing with Sushagotom and Moynar Shesh Kotha.[5][6]
Premiere show
editThe film had its world premiere in Tehran, the capital of Iran.[7]
Awards
editAfter the film's premiere at the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, Farin won the Crystal Simorgh Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress.[8]
References
edit- ^ রিপোর্ট, স্টার অনলাইন (2024-05-24). "তাসনিয়া ফারিণের প্রথম সিনেমা মুক্তি আজ". The Daily Star Bangla. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ফারিণের 'ফাতিমা'".
- ^ "মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ফারিণের অভিনীত প্রথম সিনেমা 'ফাতিমা'".
- ^ Sangbad, Protidiner. "প্রেক্ষাগৃহে আজ ফারিণের 'ফাতিমা'". Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ রিপোর্ট, স্টার অনলাইন (2024-05-19). "বড়পর্দায় মুখোমুখি ফারিণ-স্পর্শিয়া". The Daily Star Bangla. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "১০ প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি পেলো 'ফাতিমা'". মানবজমিন. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ BonikBarta. "মুক্তি পাচ্ছে তাসনিয়া ফারিণ অভিনীত 'ফাতিমা'". মুক্তি পাচ্ছে তাসনিয়া ফারিণ অভিনীত ‘ফাতিমা’. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (2024-02-12). "ইরানে পুরস্কৃত ফারিণের 'ফাতিমা'". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-05-29.