Binodon Desk:

Bangladeshi filmmaker Monjurul Islam Megh’s film ‘Moyna’ won award in the Special Mention Feature Fiction Film category at the Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival in Italy.

The 10th edition of the festival was held from June 11 to 14 in Naples.

‘The film “Moyna” is made to resonate with a wide range of viewers. I firmly believe that its appeal will extend beyond international film festivals and be appreciated by audiences in our country,’ said Megh, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogue of the film based on a story by Alim Ullah Khokon.

Raj Ripa, Kayes Arju, Aman Reza, Affan Mitul, Jilani, Momena Chowdhury, Nader Chowdhury, Subrata, Suchona, Khalilur Rahman Qadri, Shishir and child artiste Jannatul Bhor have played different characters in the film.

According to the film’s producer, Alim Ullah Khokon, ‘Moyna’ has received clearance from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board and is scheduled for release in cinemas in Bangladesh next September.

He said that the film would be screened at several international film festivals.

‘Moyna’ had earlier garnered the best film production award at the 25th EMMA’S BBC Festival of Multicultural 2023 in London and is scheduled to be featured at the 21st Aporia International Village Film Festival in Korea in August.