Director Khalid Mohammed Mithu's “Glow of the Firefly” ('Jonakir Alo') has been chosen as the country's contender in the Academy Awards foreign language category by the Bangladesh Oscar selection.
The local cut off date for entries was September 24 and “Firefly” was the only film submitted.
The film is about a woman whose idea of adopting a child is met with opposition from her conservative in-laws. Her outlook on life changes when she meets an avant-garde artist. Bidya Sinha Saha Mim and Gazi Rakayet star. Leading Bangladesh production house Impress Telefilm produced, reported Variety.com.
“Firefly” won best director at the Brasov International Film Festival, Romania, earlier this month.
This is Bangladesh’s 10th entry in the category since it began submitting in 2002. The country has yet to secure a nomination.