Dilruba Hossain Doyel

The Tales of Chandrabati

Set in 16th century Eastern Bengal, the film is inspired by the life of Chandrabati, Bengal`s first feminist poet. The story follows her falling in love with another poet, Jayananda, who later leaves her for another woman. The betrayal pushes Chandrabati to renounce marriage, confine herself inside a Shiva temple and start rewriting the Ramayana - an act which eventually led to her becoming a historic figure.

Alpha

A 40 year old painter, who lives in a wooden and bamboo house on stilts in the middle of a polluted lake on the outskirts of Dhaka City. Alpha's house serves as his painting. Dogs, roosters and birds also share the space with him. There are many moments when he feels a oneness with nature and with the birds and animals that surround him. He also feels deeply drawn to 'an androgynous' male-female identity. Alpha has neighbors in the nearby slum with whom he has close interaction.

Casino

Nirob plays the character of a detective police officer whereas Bubly as a Casino girl.

Motherhood

When a college girl returns home suddenly, she finds her mother with her former tutor, igniting a tense confrontation that exposes the unspoken truths lingering in their quiet home.

Call of the Red Rooster

The story of freedom-loving people dreaming of an independent Bangladesh.

Song of the Soul

The film chronicles the journey of a rock star. Not only is he crazy about heavy rock music, but he also believes in a lifestyle of a rock star, somewhat wasteful and the rockstar takes up an assignment to host a television show and during the course of which a series of events ultimately transforms his life.

Sincerely Yours, Dhaka

In this omnibus, 11 Bangladeshi filmmakers create a love letter to the city of Dhaka. From young girls looking for a drink in a dry town to a bank scammer's attempted murder to a plumber creating a refugee crisis, the city co-stars every time.

Potu

Potu is a talented young man whose simple life turns upside down after a mysterious incident. To prove his innocence, he must fight against lies, suspicion, and betrayal.