Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura is a 2022 Bangladeshi art film produced, written and directed by Muhammad Quayum. The film features Jayita Mahalanbish and Ujjal Kabir Himu in lead roles.
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| Bengali | কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া |
| Directed by | Muhammad Quayum |
| Written by | Muhammad Quayum |
| Screenplay by | Muhammad Quayum |
| Produced by | Muhammad Quayum |
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| Cinematography | Mazharul Raju |
| Edited by | Arghyakamal Mitra |
| Music by | Sukant Majumder Satyaki Banerjee |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
The film was invited at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images' section. It was screened on 16 December 2022,[1] and won Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Film jointly with a Spanish film Upon Entry.[2]
Cast
edit- Jayita Mahalanbish
- Ujjal Kabir Himu
- Samia Akhtar Bristy
- Sumi Islam
- Badal Shahid
- Mahmud Alam
- Abul Kalam Azad
- Farzina Aktar
Production
editMuhammad Quayum, the film's director, had planned to produce the film around 2000s.[3] But he did not get any producer to finance the film. That is why he has to wait for many years.[4] Its pre-production began in 2017.[5] The film was filmed in Sunamganj district which is known as the largest Haor region in Bangladesh.[6] It was filmed for 3 years from 2019. Actors who acted in the film are not professionals but work in theatres.[7] One song each by Hemanga Biswas and Radharaman Dutta have been used in this film.[8]
Release
editIt premiered on 29 October 2022. However, as no movie theaters in Bangladesh were interested in showing the film, its release became uncertain.[6] Later, on the director's request, Star Cineplex agreed to screen the film twice a day from 4 to 10 November.[9] Later it was also screened at CineScope in Narayanganj and Sugandha movie theaters in Chittagong.[10] It was screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival on 16 December, 2022.[11] Continental Entertainment has decided to release the film internationally.[10]
Reception
editCritical response
editIn October 29, film critic Bidhan Biberu wrote on Facebook, "The Golden Wings of Watercocks will be a document of the topography, climate, cultivation, myths, rituals and people's lifestyle of the Haor region of Bangladesh. The film could have gone to another height if it had been a documentary instead of a feature film".[7]
According to Saikat Dey of The Business Standard, the film's director did not compromise on story to convey its core artistic characteristics. The film highlights the life, traditions and culture of the Haor region people.[8]
In a review published on the website of Channel i, Shafiq Sai praised the film's story and wrote that the lack of use of lights and colors made the scenes come alive. He felt that the actors acted so well here that it was not even felt that they were acting. But he also felt that in some cases the characters could not maintain fluency in dialogue delivery.[12]
Bratya Raisu wrote on Facebook that the director did not portray the characters in the story from a middle-class perspective.[13]
Monira Sharmin of The Daily Star praised the film's cinematography but felt that there was nothing new about its cinematography. According to her its story is written against the commercial trend. She found similarities between the film and Pather Panchali.[14]
Ahsan Kabir of Bangla Tribune wrote, "The biggest aspect of this film is the intimacy of life. It can be said that no other film in this country has done such a large canvas painting. Everything in life in Haor is there in the film, like water, seasons, storms, water mourning, dam breaking, wedding joy, It will remain a landmark film in Bangladesh due to its depiction of poverty and the uncertainty of life".[15]
Accolades
edit| Organization | Year | Category | Recipients & nominees | Result | Ref.(s) |
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| Kolkata International Film Festival | 2022 | Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Film | Muhammad Quayum | Won | [4] |
Sequel
editMuhammad Quayum plans to produce a sequel to the film which is scheduled to begin filming in 2023.[10]
References
edit- ^ "28th Kolkata International Film Festival: Category Wise Schedule". Kolkata International Film Festival. December 15, 2022. Archived from the original on December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Shamayita Chakraborty (December 22, 2022). "KIFF: Films from Bangladesh, and Spain bag Best Film, Paoli's Chhaad gets a Special Jury nod". OttPlay. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "২ যুগের লালিত স্বপ্নের ছবি 'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া'". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 5 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ a b "'Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura' wins Best Film at Kolkata International Film Fest". The Daily Star. 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "এ সপ্তাহের সিনেমা: 'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া'". Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). 4 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ a b Ali, Shipon (30 October 2022). "'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া' নিতে চাচ্ছে না হলগুলো". Newsbangla24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ a b "'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া' অবশেষে পেল ওড়ার অবলম্বন". Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ a b Dey, Saikat (14 November 2022). "'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া': বিপন্ন মানুষের গল্প" ['The Golden Wings of Watercocks': the story of endangered people]. The Business Standard (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Ali, Mohammad Yakub (9 November 2022). "কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া যেন গ্রাম বাংলার সংগ্রামী জীবনের চিত্রায়ন". Jago News 24 (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ a b c Hossain, Maqful (24 December 2022). "কুড়া পক্ষী উড়ল কলকাতায়, ডানা মেলবে বিশ্বজুড়ে". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "কলকাতায় প্রশংসিত 'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া'". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 17 December 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Sai, Shafiq (16 November 2022). "কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া: দীর্ঘ হৃদয়গ্রাহী ও বাস্তব গল্পের ছবি". Channel i (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "'গরিবি গল্প', 'ক্লিশে' এবং 'কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া'". Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Sharmin, Monira (21 November 2022). "কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া: প্রান্তজনের বিদীর্ন-বিষন্নতার চিত্রণ". The Daily Star (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Kabir, Ahsan (7 November 2022). "কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া: হাওরের অনবদ্য জীবনগাঁথা". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.