Films wrapped up amid pandemic, but what’s next?
The pandemic has led to great obstacles for the film fraternity. The first film to get a theatrical release after cinema halls reopened was “Unoponchash Batash”. However, a bunch of lined up movies are still waiting to hit theatres. Yet, none of the producers are willing to step ahead.
Meanwhile, few films have wrapped up their field production work recently, and are currently in post-production.
"Operation Sundarban" concluded the shoot on November 10, shares the director, Dipankar Dipon. "We are expecting to release the film on March 26, 2021, hoping that the pandemic will subside by that time," he adds.
The Ashraf Shishir directorial "570", based on the first 36 hours after the brutal incidents of August 15, 1975, is a government granted film.
"We have finished shooting the major portions of the project," says Shishir. "We plan to release the film on March 17 next year."
On the other hand, the Raihan Jewel directorial "Adventure of Sundarban", is currently in post-production. "We are working at a good pace to complete the film, however, we will not release it until schools reopen," asserts Raihan.
Based on Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal's novel, "Ratuler Raat Ratuler Din," "Adventure of Sundarban" is a children's movie, says the director.
A number of theatres have also announced their permanent closures. Meanwhile, halls like Modhumita and Balaka did not open yet. The Cinema Hall Owners' Association is still waiting for government funds for their survival.
"Patalghor", produced by filmmaker Abu Shahed Emon's company, Box Office, and co-produced by Faridur Reza Sagar's Impress Telefim Limited, completed shooting in the first week of November.
"We are working at our suitable speed," shares Emon. The film is directed by Nur Imran Mithu, featuring Nusraat Faria, Gias Uddin Selim and Salahuddin Lavlu, among others.
"It is a contemporary film, and we expect to release it when things improve," says Emon. "People need to watch it, otherwise, there is no point in making films."
Emon is also a film consultant at Impress Telefilm Limited. He states that the shoot of Mahmud Didar's "Beauty Circus" has also concluded. As of yet, these movies are on the line for release.
On the other hand, "Nabab LL.B" will be releasing on the itheatre app this month, says Anonno Mamun, the director of the film.
"We intend to establish our online app market for films. We plan to release four films on the app, including Nabab LL.B," shares Mamun. The film is currently in post-production, and the making of the songs will take a few more days.