Dhallywood popular actress Azmeri Haque Badhon starrer acclaimed film titled ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’, director by Abdullah Mohammad Saad is taking part in the 'New Talent Award' category at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) is starting from October 27.
In addition to the competition, the film titled ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ will take part in two exhibitions. The festival will end on November 14 with the participation of 19 countries.
The film titled ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ made new history for Bangladesh. This is the first Bangladeshi feature film to feature in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Immediately after the screening of the movie, everyone stood up and gave a standing ovation.
This time 70 films are taking part in the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF). Seven more films will compete with 'Rehana Maryam Noor' in the 'New Talent Award' category of the festival. Besides, there will be two screenings of the movie on November 6 and 13.
Before 'Rehana Maryam Noor', Busan and BFI were nominated at the London Film Festival. Bandhan has played the role of Rehana Maryam Noor in the film.
Regarding this context of the film, director Saad said that the story of the film is centered on ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’, a teacher in a private medical college. Where Rehana lives a complex life as a mother, daughter, sister and teacher. One evening, while leaving the college, Rehana witnessed an unexpected incident. Along with Badhon, Afia Hahin Jaima, Afia tabassum Borno, Kazi Sami Hossain, Yasir Al Haq, Saberi Alam, Abrodit Chowhdury and others are also in different roles in the 1 hour and 47 minutes long film.
Recently, the film has received clearance for commercial screening without any objection from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. Preparations are underway for the release in the domestic theaters. Ehsanul Haque Babu, the executive producer of the movie, said that if all goes well, the viewers will be able to watch the movie in the theaters of the country in the last week of October.
