Not a Fiction
Not a Fiction is a Bangladeshi short film produced, directed, and shot by Shah Newaz Khan Cju. The film is presented in a one-shot format and addresses the issue of extrajudicial killings.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]The film highlights the issue of an extrajudicial killing case. It reflects a grim reality that persists across the globe.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Udoyon Rajib
- Naymul Alam Mishu
- Rudroneel Ahmed
- Oishik Sami Ahmed
- Zawad Soudho
- Mithun
Production
[edit]The film was co-produced by Sadia Khalid Reeti[4], a film critic and FIPRESCI jury member at the Cannes Film Festival. The sound design was handled by Ripon Nath and Rony Sazzad,[5] with Rashaduzzaman Shohag[6] in charge of color grading. The editing team comprised Leon Rozario and Tanvir Ahmed Rony, assisted by Al Amin Sumon and MD Aman Khan.[7]
Release and screenings
[edit]Not a Fiction was selected for several film festivals, including:
- Hamilton Film Festival (Canada, 2023)[8]
- Silver Wave Film Festival (Canada, 2023)[4]
- 33rd Cinequest Film & VR Festival (California, 2024)[9]
- 19th Tasveer Film Festival & Market (Seattle, Washington, 2024)[8]
- 18th Beirut Shorts International Film Festival (Lebanon, 2024)[10]
It was also screened at:
- Vienna International Film Awards (2024)[8]
- 3rd AIU Kuwait International Film Festival (2024)[6]
- Erie International Film Festival (USA, 2024)[8]
- International Usak Short Film Festival (2024)[6]
- Golden Bridge International Short Film Festival (Turkey, 2024)[11]
- Serbest International Film Festival (Moldova, 2024)[12]
The film was featured on the international OTT platform MUBI.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Not a Fiction: The 4 minutes that brought Cju int'l recognition". The Business Standard. 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Shah Newaz Khan Cju".
- ^ a b "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". Bangi News.
- ^ a b c "2023 Silver Wave Film Festival - International Shorts II". Eventive.
- ^ "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". The Daily Star. 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "'Not a Fiction' gets 3rd Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "'Not a Fiction' selected at the Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ a b c d "Shah Newaz Khan Cju". FilmFreeway.
- ^ "Not a Fiction". Cinequest.
- ^ "Amplifying South Asian narratives, empowering region's filmmakers". South Asia Monitor.
- ^ "'Not a Fiction' gets its second Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "'Not a Fiction' earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024". The Daily Star. 16 September 2024.
- ^ "NOT A FICTION". MUBI.