Something Like an Autobiography is a 2023 Bangladeshi film directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.[2][3] It is a part of the 'Ministry of Love' 12-film anthology for Bangladeshi streaming platform Chorki.[4] The title of the film, borrowed from Akira Kurosawa's book of same name, resonates with events that question the boundary between reality and fiction from the plot that is presumed by Variety to be inspired from Farooki and his wife Nusrat Imrose Tisha's personal lives.[5][6][7][8] The film is produced by Redoan Rony and co-produced by Anna Katchko, former Film Bazaar chief Nina Lath, Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Farooki.[5] It is co-written by Farooki and Tisha. It marks Farooki's on-screen debut.[9][10][11][12]
Something Like an Autobiography | |
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Directed by | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki |
Written by | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Nusrat Imrose Tisha |
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Distributed by | Chorki |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | Bangladesh |
Language | Bengali |
Something Like an Autobiography completed and had its world premiere at the 'Kim Jiseok' section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 8 October 2023.[13][14][15]
Cast
edit- Mostofa Sarwar Farooki as Farhan
- Nusrat Imrose Tisha as Tithi
Release
editIt had its premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Kim Ji-seok' section on 8 October 2023, and compete for the award.[16]
Award
editYear | Award | Winner | Category | Film | Results |
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2024 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards - 2023 | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Best film actress | Something Like an Autobiography | Won[17] |
References
edit- ^ "Farooki's 'Something like an Autobiography' to compete in 28th Busan International Film Festival". Businesspostbd. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "ফারুকী অভিনয়ে তিশা চিত্রনাট্যে – ATN Bangla". www.atnbangla.tv. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-10-05). "Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's Busan Competition Title 'Something Like an Autobiography' Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "ফারুকীর নেতৃত্বে গঠিত হলো 'মিনিস্ট্রি অব লাভ'". RTV Online. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (2023-08-03). "Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Leads 'Ministry of Love' 12-Film Anthology for Bangladesh Streamer Chorki (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Farooki makes on-screen debut with wife Tisha". The Business Standard. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Busan Film Festival Competition Showcases Mori Tatsuya's Feature Debut, Choi Ji's Exploration of Hong Kong, Bangladesh Trio". Yahoo Sports. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Farooki makes on-screen debut with wife Tisha". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-08-30). "Farooki debuts as actor with Tisha in 'Something Like an Autobiography'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Mostofa Sarwar Farooki makes his acting debut in Chorki's 'Something Like in Autobiography' - Don't miss - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Director to actor, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's debut in 'Something Like An Autobiography' (dhakatribune.com)
- ^ "ফারুকী অভিনয়ে তিশা চিত্রনাট্যে – ATN Bangla". www.atnbangla.tv. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Farooki's 'Something like an Autobiography' to compete in 28th Busan International Film Festival". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Farooki, Tisha team up in 'Something Like an Autobiography'". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Farooki makes on-screen debut with wife Tisha". The Business Standard. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Something Like an Autobiography". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-05-24). "'Mohanagar 2', 'Aam Kathaler Chhuti' dominate Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2023". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-26.