The ongoing pandemic has filled day-to-day life with uncertainty and fear. Although it is an incredibly tough time, film festivals across the world are aspiring to overcome the latest challenges and bring some normalcy back to our lives.
In a similar spirit, the Rainbow Film Festival kicked off on October 18, and concluded on October 25 after a successful edition.
25 films from 12 different countries including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Italy, Belgium, Kosovo, Australia, North Macedonia and Malaysia were screened this year.
One screening was held daily at Brady Arts Centre from October 19-25 at 5.30 pm. All the other films were available on the festival’s official website for audience members watching from home.
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The awards were given in six categories this year.
The Best Film award went to Trijiya. Gondi director Fakhrul Arefeen bagged the Best Director award. Vinci Da and Journey beyond Fear clinched the Best Story and Best Film for Humanity awards, respectively. Tsunami received the Special Jury Mention.
Two more films - Aha Re and Bread, Salt and Heart - bagged the Rainbow FS Special Mention award.
Last year, the festival was held from July 21-28 in a festive environment at Rich Mix Centre, Brady Arts Centre, Saint George Church of Gun Hill, and Genesis Cinema.
