Live from Dhaka explained

Live from Dhaka
Director:Abdullah Mohammad Saad
Studio:Khelna Chobi Production
Cinematography:Tuhin Tamijul
Editing:Abdullah Mohammad Saad
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali

Live from Dhaka is a 2016 Bangladeshi film written and directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad and produced by Ehsanul haque babu under the banner of Khelna Chobi Production. It feature Mostafa Monwar and Tasnova Tamanna in the lead roles. It is portrayed in black and white.[1] [2]

Synopsis

Within the pressure-cooker reality of living and surviving in Dhaka, physically handicapped Sazzad has just lost all his money in a recent stock market crash. Struggling to survive and hounded by loan sharks, he no longer knows how to deal with his girlfriend Rehana, and his drug-addicted brother, Michael. As the pressure mounts, Sazzad becomes increasingly desperate to find any means to escape from Dhaka and his troubles, sinking deeper into the darkness of his soul.

Cast

Release and reception

The film premiered in Singapore International Film Festival on December 2, 2016.[3] It was released to theatres on March 29, 2019.[4] [5] At the 27th Singapore International Film Festival, it received Silver Screen Awards for Best Director and Best Performance (Mostafa Monwar).[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'লাইভ ফ্রম ঢাকা'. 23 March 2019. 25 July 2019. Samakal.
  2. Web site: প্রেক্ষাগৃহে 'লাইভ ফ্রম ঢাকা'. প্রথম আলো. 24 March 2019 . bn. 2020-03-08.
  3. Web site: SGIFF: 'Live from Dhaka' Director on Bangladesh's New Talent Wave. Variety. Naman. Ramachandran. 29 November 2016. 29 September 2020.
  4. Web site: অবশেষে দেশে মুক্তি পেল 'লাইভ ফ্রম ঢাকা'. 2019-03-29. NTV Online. en. 2020-03-08.
  5. Web site: এক প্রেক্ষাগৃহে 'লাইভ ফ্রম ঢাকা' :: BanglaNews24.com mobile. BanglaNews24.com. banglanews24.com. 29 March 2019 . en. 2020-03-08.
  6. News: Arts & Entertainment Desk . 2021-06-05 . All you need to know about 'Rehana Maryam Noor' director Abdullah Mohammad Saad . en . https://archive.today/20210709192526/https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/all-you-need-know-about-rehana-maryam-noor-director-abdullah-mohammad-saad-2105209 . dead . 2021-07-09 . 2021-07-09.