Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) is set to host the 24th edition of its flagship film festival, “Amar Bhashar Cholochitro 1432” to celebrate the legacy of Language Movement and the golden heritage of Bengali cinema on Tuesday.
The festival will run from February Tuesday to February 8 at the TSC premises of DU.
Marking its 24th year, the festival aims to bridge the gap between contemporary audiences and the nostalgic era of Bengali cinema—an age defined by hand-painted posters, vibrant visuals, and soulful storytelling. In an era dominated by small smartphone screens, DUFS invites film enthusiasts to return to the big screen to experience the magic of the region’s cinematic roots.
Festival highlights and schedule
This year’s festival features a curated selection of 19 feature films and three short films. Following the opening day, screenings will be held daily in four slots: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, and 6:30pm.
February 3 (Opening day):
The festival will officially begin at 6:30pm with the screening of Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri, directed by Ahmed Hasan Sunny.
February 4:
The day will open with the classic Deya Neya (Sunil Bandyopadhyay), followed by Surjo Konya (Alamgir Kabir), Chokkor 302 (Sharaf Ahmed), and Rayhan Rafi’s Tandob.
February 5:
Screenings include Roopban (Salahuddin), The Last Thakur (Sadik Ahmed), Zoya ar Sharmin (Piplu Khan), and University of Chankharpool (Monirul Huq).
February 6:
The lineup features Megher Onek Rong (Harunur Rashid), the legendary blockbuster Beder Meyey Josna (Tozammel Huq), Neelchakra (Mithu Khan), and Onnodin (Kammar Ahmad Simon).
February 7:
The fifth day will showcase Tapan Sinha’s Harmonium, Tareque Masud’s Muktir Gaan, Sunny Sanwar’s Esha Murder, and Tanim Noor’s hit film Utshob.
February 8 (Closing day):
The final day will begin with Noyoner Alo (Belal Ahmed) and Dhor (Kazi Hayat). The 3:30pm slot will feature three short films—Moya: The Name We Call (Mahfuz Sarkar), Jonmo Theke Jolchi (Ahsabul Yamin), and Dhyat (Ummid Ashraf). The festival will conclude with the screening of The Academy of Fine Arts by Joybroto Das (Kolkata) as the closing film.
The Dhaka University Film Society has invited all film lovers to join the celebration of language and celluloid at the TSC.
