The Longest Night of the Year screened at JU
On November 30, the film "The Longest Night of the Year" was screened at Jahangirnagar University. Written by Abdullah al Muktadir and directed by Dipa Yasmin, the film is an alternative take on the myth of Radha and Krishna. Starring Shaon Shah and Munni Talukdar, the scenes breathtakingly capture the mythical elements of the narrative whilst breaking the barriers of social conventions. The film is produced and released by Epiphania.
The film also marks the directorial debut of Dipa Yasmin, an artist and photographer who received training from Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, said, “The story was originally written by my friend, and I never had plans to make a film,” she said, “But I was so taken by the mythological journey outlined so beautifully that I could not resist.”
When asked about the inspiration behind the project, the artist said, “In the traditional myth, Radha waits for Krishna. In the film I wanted to reverse the gendered roles by having Krishna waiting for Radha. Another thing I sought to do was to deconstruct the conventional image of the “goddess” and the “witch” in the portrayal of Radha; she is not a conformingly beautiful goddess one would expect to see. I have decided to reverse the myth that has been written from the perspective of man, and undo the male gaze that has become the norm in our society.”
Guests at the screening included artistic director of Shadhona Lubna Marium and faculty of Jahangirnagar University.
Comments