Jaya Ahsan's Iranian film, "Fereshte", is set to be screened at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which is scheduled to commence on January 20 at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium.
Directed by Morteza Atashzamzam, this collaborative film, a joint venture between Bangladesh and Iran, was filmed in Bangladesh and explores the humane stories of a rickshaw puller and the struggles of working-class people.
The opening ceremony of the festival will feature the screening of "Fereshte" during the Asian Film Competition segment at around 5 pm, following the kick-off at 4 pm. Renowned actress Sharmila Tagore will inaugurate the ceremony, which will be followed by a cultural programme. Another notable film, "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", directed by Shyam Benegal, is scheduled for screening at 7 pm.
The Dhaka Film Festival will also feature masterclasses by noted filmmakers, including Iranian director Majid Majidi, renowned for "Children of Heaven". In addition, masterclasses will be led by distinguished musician Anjan Dutt and Chinese film expert Shi Chuan.
