4 Films & TV Shows Set In Bangladesh During The 20th Century

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  Hasina A Daughter's Tale

  🇧🇩 Bangladesh The 1970s

  The film covers the assassination of Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of her family member in 1975.

  Released in 2018 • 70 minutes
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  Podmo Patar Jol

  🇧🇩 Bangladesh The 20th Century The 19th Century

  The film takes place during the late 19th century in Bengal. During that period of time, Zaminders had absolute power and controlled every aspect of common people's lives. Rizwan is the only son of a very powerful Zaminder who resides in the rural part of Bengal. As Rizwan grows up, His father sends him away to the city for higher education, however Rizwan have no interest in heart to seek higher education as he aspires to become a great poet. As he progresses with his life in the city, one day his friends persuades him to go to a Baizi Bari's Jhumri Mahal, where all the Raqasa (Dancers) resides.

  Released in 2015 • 154 minutes
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  Shongram

  🇧🇩 Bangladesh England 🇮🇳 India The 1970s

  Shongram (struggle) is a romantic drama set during the 1971 liberation struggle of Bangladesh. A British Bengali on his death bed is interviewed by a daring London reporter, where four decades later, Karim is able to recall and finally share his past. We are transported to 1971, when Bangladesh was still East Pakistan and a young Karim (a Muslim) is in love with a beautiful Asha (a Hindu). The peaceful village life is suddenly interrupted by war and Karim must grow up fast to survive in an era where mass killings and abduction was common. He must also carry out his duty and revenge before he can finally search for Asha.

  Released in 2014 • 103 minutes
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  My Friend Rashed

  🇧🇩 Bangladesh The 1970s

  The story of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 as seen through the eyes of a young boy.

  Released in 2011 • 96 minutes