Ontarjatra (Bengali: অন্তর্যাত্রা; Homeland) is a 2006 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Tareque Masud and Catherine Masud. Upon its release in 2006, the film achieved critical and commercial success. It won for Best Direction at International Film Festival Bangladesh in 2006. Special Jury Award at Osian's Cinefan Festival Delhi in 2006.
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| Produced by | Tareque Masud |
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| Cinematography | Gaëtane Rousseau |
| Edited by | Catherine Masud |
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Running time | 85 minutes[3] |
| Country | Bangladesh |
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Synopsis
editOntorjatra (literally meaning "inner journey") is a Bengali intimate exploration of the complex issues of dislocation and identity in a diasporic world.[4] After 15 years in the UK, Shireen and her son Sohel return to their home in Sylhet, Bangladesh for the funeral of Sohel's father. For Shireen the homecoming allows her to make peace with her ex-husband and his family, for Sohel, the journey allows him to connect with a family and a "homeland" he has never known.[5]
Cast
edit- Sara Zaker as Shireen[6]
- Jayanto Chattopadhyay as Iqbal
- Rifaquat Rasheed as Sohail[6]
- Abdul Momen Choudhury as Grandfather
- Rokeya Prachy as Salma
- Harold Rasheed as Khaled
- Nasrine R. Karim as Najma
- Raisa Nawar as Rini
- Lakkhan Das as Lakkhan
- Ria Ahmed as Bithi
Guest appearances
- Anusheh Anadil
- Buno
References
edit- ^ "Ontarjatra". Complete Index to World Film. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Homeland/Ontarjatra". New York Arab and South Asian Film Festival. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Homeland (Ontarjatra)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Ontorjatra (Homeland)". Kara Film Festival. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "About Ontarjatra/Homeland". thirdi.org. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ a b Charanji, Kavita (27 May 2005). "Tareque and Catherine's latest venture Ontarjatra". The Daily Star.
Further reading
edit- Lonely Planet Bangladesh
- Bangladesh by Mikey Leung, Belinda Meggitt
- Osian's Cinemaya (Volume 1)
- Atlas del cine - Page 413