Screenings of 24th DIFF concludes at Stamford University Bangladesh

The screening of films of the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) at Stamford University Bangladesh concluded on January 15.

The festival was held at several venues in the capital, including Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Bangladesh National Museum, and Stamford University Bangladesh, showcasing 245 films from 91 countries, including Bangladesh.

On the final day of screenings, films from Bangladesh, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Azerbaijan were screened. Two special Q&A sessions were held where the filmmakers interacted with the audience and responded to various questions. The Q&A sessions were moderated by DIFF official and jury member Bidhan Ribeiro.

International filmmakers, including Italian filmmakers Claudia Bellasi and Markus Steiner Ender, German filmmaker Polina Piddubna, Azerbaijani filmmaker Emin Afandiyev, and American filmmaker Kai Ephron, along with several other foreign filmmakers, were present at the sessions. The Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Antonio Alessandro, and his wife were also present.

The Ambassador and the foreign filmmakers were warmly received by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Stamford University Bangladesh, Prof. Dr Md Younus Mia. The successful hosting of the DIFF screenings at Stamford University Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in the university’s engagement with international cinema and cultural exchange.