Bangladeshi psychological film dominates Gange Sur Seine Film Festival in Paris

Badrul Anam Saud's psychological thriller film "Shyama Kabya" has dominated at the Gange Sur Seine Film Festival in Paris, claiming awards in four categories. The Bangladeshi film premiered on the last day of the festival which began on October 4 and came to closure on October 8.

The government granted film has won the Special Jury Award, the Best Original Screenplay Award, the Best Picture Award, and the Best Editing Award.

The direction, story, screenplay, dialogues and editing for "Shyama Kabya" was done by Badrul Anam Saud, who bagged the Best Original Screenplay Award and the Best Editing Award for the film. Meanwhile, the Best Picture Award for the film was taken by Ishthiaq Hossein.

The psychological thriller "Shyama Kabya" stars Shohel Mondol and Neelanjona Neela, in central roles.

It portrays the tale of college teacher (Shohel Mondol) who had experienced a traumatic childhood incident, and tends to seclude himself in his home, where he lives alone. However, his life takes a new turn when he falls in love with a beautiful girl (Neelanjona Neela) and gets married. Very soon, his introverted persona and secluded life changes with tension building in his marriage.

Fans will also get to see Intekhab Dinar, and A K Azad Shetu, amongst others playing significant roles in the film.

"Shyama Kabya", which was jointly produced by Suborna Mustafa and Badrul Anam Saud, is expected to be released in Bangladeshi theaters in the coming November.