Jayita Mahalanobish

Dhaka Dream

Dhaka Dream is a tale of convergence towards a city, named Dhaka, where a bunch of outlying people gather different experiences that derives from a separate journey that is collective and yet distinctively simultaneous.

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.

The Blind Girl and an Elephant

Three girls try to flee their village to escape the superstitions and fanatic hostility surrounding them. Only the blind girl makes it out, finding herself face-to-face with an elephant.

No Ground Beneath the Feet

Set in the backdrop of the scathing consequences of climate change, an impoverished ambulance driver Saiful staggers between two wives while he sets out on a bone-tired journey of moral decay, murder, deception, and social bashing.

Krishnopokkho

Muhib lost his parents at a early age and brought up by his sister. After the marriage of his sister Jeba, he comes along with his sister in his brother-in-law's house. He grows up with strict rules by his brother-in-law. But for the sake of his sister's happiness, he bears all of this. Muhib is in a deep relationship with Oru. They married each other in a court with the presence of his friends. But they cannot stay together as Muhib has to leave the town for his job. Muhib dreams for a new life with Oru but a mishap changes everything.

Halt

Financed in the west and shot on location in North Bengal, Halt is a profound story that transcends time and border and penetrates into the realm of the inner cravings of the human soul. Award-winning director Gaushey Alexander is poised to release the film as part of his first anthology feature film in early 2019.

The Scent of Sin

Peyara is an unfortunate woman. She has been married to an older man by her uncle in return for some money. she is disappointed to know that her husband is a coffin maker. she pushes her husband away citing the stench of his body sweat. sexually aroused aynal munshi becomes furious. the grumpy old man forcefully has intercourse with the bride. he rapes her day after day, peyara is going mad due to the repeated rape. she decides to take revenge. aynal munshi, poisoned by peyara is now demented by datura (a plant) poisoning. he can smell the rotting corpse on his body. meanwhile, peyara's ex-boyfriend hashem arrives as the new carpenter at munshi's factory...

An Apple Tree Inside the Head

Montu Mridha’s wife and son live in a trance, often disappearing. Montu believes they are possessed, spending days searching for them and trying to cure them with holy apples.