2015 has been a bumper year for the débutante film-makers, and if you’re not convinced yet, here’s a list of films directed by débutante film-makers that may change your mind.
Chhuye Dile Mon
Prominent TV fiction maker Shihab Shaheen’s debut film generated much anticipation due to the director’s charismatic records of storytelling. Most of his TV works received plaudits from all spheres. Successful TV actors were chosen for Chhuye Dile Mon but what really made it stand out was its plot. This was one of the most commercially successful films in 2015 and it’s safe to say that the Bangladesh film industry needs more of these.
Shihab Shaheen set an example of an ideal, commercially successful film. The sublime performance of the leads, Mamo and Arefin Shuvo, camera-work, choreography and music are the key elements behind it’s success.
Paddo Patar Jol
Although Paddo Patar Jol did not receive as much admiration as Chhuye Dile Mon technical aspects in film-making made it comparable to any Bollywood film. Vikings famed Tonmoy Tansen’s directorial skills shines through Paddo Patar Jol. Any story from the zamindar era would not be well received among the audience unless it depicts an interesting plot. You would not find any distinguishable performance in acting but its cinematography and choreography made Paddo Patar Jol spectacular.
Ghashphul
Akram Khan is one of the busiest filmakers on TV whose techniques and story that made him stand apart. For his debut big screen venture, he picked an out-of-the-box story as well. He chose a subur in the 90s as the backdrop, which is more sublime than any other Bangladeshi film. Several new faces are the lead cast and their performances defy the theory that “experience matters.”
In terms of film-making, camera-work, background music and production design the film seems nonpareil. The fundamental over-sight part is in its screenplay as sometimes it may seem monotonous to the audience and the final twist falls flat hopeless. Apart from these facts, this technically sound film made us hopeful about the future of the Bangladesh film industry.
Zero Degree
For his debut big screen venture, Animesh Aich picked a challenging story after demonstrating his potential in some unconventional small screen dramas over the past few years. In the film starring Mahfuz, Jaya and Ruhee, the trio’s performance is spectacular.
Although many rejected the film’s dark plot and unusual story, but its look and style of storytelling would definitely place it in the best of the year list.
Jalal’s Story
Undoubtedly, Jalal’s Story is the best film made in the country in 2015. This film single-handedly sets the standard of Bangladeshi films on a whole new level.
The successful deploy of jump-cut in a conventional storytelling is rare. And more importantly, a few best performances of the year are from this film. From Mosharraf Karim to Moushumi Hamid to the young actor, who played Jalal’s childhood, all of them are unforgettable. Although the story was conventional, the script made it world-class and eventually helped it earn numerous international accolades.
Editing, sound and cinematography are spectacular. Audience would definitely look forward to hear more from Abu Shahed Emon.
