When a colonised people rises to claim sovereignty, culture is never a bystander.
The 90th birth anniversary of eminent filmmaker and writer Zahir Raihan was observed yesterday through a discussion and film screening organised by the Zahir Raihan Film Institute at a convention hall in Dhaka.
Today marks the 90th birth anniversary of Liberation War filmmaker, writer, and martyred intellectual Zahir Raihan. To honour his life and legacy, the Zahir Raihan Film Institute organised a special programme in the capital.
Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.
While the film had already been in Full HD (FHD) format, it had never been converted to 2D. This visual transformation has made the film even more crystal-clear, while sound quality improvements were also made. Additionally, Tanim mentioned that he preserved the film's DCP (Digital Cinema Package) for future screenings.
A new initiative, Mind the Gap Film Movement, has been launched to promote political awareness among working-class communities through cinema. With the theme “Political Films, Politics in Film,” the project aims to host a travelling film festival, bringing impactful and thought-provoking movies directly to the public.
Zahir Raihan, having done some noteworthy works in Benglali literature and film died an untimely death before he had a chance to explore his full potential.
The book is not only ardent in its refusal of authority but also speaks of detaching oneself from aspects of one’s life that add meaning in the pursuit of revolution.
Zahir Raihan's dream project, "Let There Be Light", which he couldn’t finish filming during his lifetime, remains a contentious subject, as his family has expressed firm opposition to its completion by any other filmmaker.
Zahir Raihan, having done some noteworthy works in Benglali literature and film died an untimely death before he had a chance to explore his full potential.
The book is not only ardent in its refusal of authority but also speaks of detaching oneself from aspects of one’s life that add meaning in the pursuit of revolution.
Zahir Raihan's dream project, "Let There Be Light", which he couldn’t finish filming during his lifetime, remains a contentious subject, as his family has expressed firm opposition to its completion by any other filmmaker.
Dhaka University, the largest institution of higher education in the country, is gearing up for a grand celebration of cinema spanning over two decades. Named "Amar Bhashar Cholocchitro," this festival exclusively showcases Bengali-language films and has become a hallmark event over the years.
This poem has been translated by the author from Zahir Raihan’s poem, ‘Kotogulo Kukurer Artonad’ on account of the novelist, writer and filmmaker’s birth anniversary.
Hasan Hafizur Rahman's 'Ekushey February' created huge turmoil and faced police persecution.
17 April, 1971. I reached Kolkata from Agartala on the previous day. Word reaches me that Zahir Raihan has also arrived at Kolkata on the same day.
Winter was slowly taking off, with the February breeze following through, with the falling of the Debdaru leaves, with the advent of a new season.
Zahir Raihan is a name synonymous with the Golden Age of cinema in Bangladesh. Even though the legendary Freedom Figher lived only 37 years before his untimely death, his contributions to the country and the film industry are unparalleled. Besides filmmaking, he was also a talented novelist, journalist and writer.
Being someone who is keen on watching films that were made on our Liberation War in the early seventies and the films that made an impact on our nation's movement for freedom, for me, Zahir Raihan is a legend.
