“Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale”, a docudrama, has been screened in the 12th edition of the International Zuma Film Festival in Abuja, Nigeria, that drew huge viewers.
The High Commission of Bangladesh in Abuja screened the docudrama on Thursday in association with the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration of the Government of Nigeria.
The viewers included members of the diplomatic corps, renowned filmmakers, notable film personalities, businessmen, Nigerian dignitaries and students, the Bangladeshi community, and the media, among others.
During the opening ceremony, Md Anisur Rahman, acting high commissioner of the Mission, welcomed the guests.
While highlighting the political life of Sheikh Hasina, he mentioned that Bangladesh has achieved tremendous progress in the country under her dynamic leadership.
While briefly focusing on Bangladesh’s recent socio-economic development, Counsellor (Political) Bidosh Chandra Barman outlined the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nigeria.
Speaking about cultural relations, he expressed hope that screening the docudrama in Nigeria would open a new vista in the field of people-to-people contact between the two countries.
Nigerian renowned Film Director and Film Producer Steve Eboh mentioned that Bangladesh and Nigeria have been enjoying friendly relations for a long time.
He added that screening of the docudrama would elevate the existing relations to a new height.
In concluding remarks, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, managing director of Nigerian Film Corporation and chairman of the Zuma Film Festival, said that both Bangladesh and Nigeria enjoy friendly relations under the aegis of the United Nations and other international organizations while working together to explore new avenues of cooperation in the field of culture.
He also said that leaders of tomorrow can learn from Bangladesh’s current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He wished the screening of the docudrama success.
After screening, while interacting with the crew members present, the officials expressed that they enjoyed the docudrama much.
They said that its storytelling, sound, and music were excellent. The story touched them while saying that “Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale” would remain in their minds.
Dr Chidia Maduekwe said that the docudrama was heart-touching and revealing.
“It was a story of struggle, sacrifice and passion for service. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been continuing her father’s legacy while carrying the same legacy to her grandchildren,” he continued.
Steve Eboh said that the docudrama was a combination of emotion, picture, sound, perfect production, and a wonderful story.
“The docudrama captured, projected, and produced insight of the soul of Bangladesh,” he added.
Nigerian Actress and Script Writer Gloria Opeyagiyemi said that the struggle of the prime minister is inspiring to her.
