Not a Fiction

Not a Fiction is a Bangladeshi short film produced, directed, and shot by Shah Newaz Khan Cju. The film is presented in a one-shot format and addresses the issue of extrajudicial killings.[1][2][3]

Plot

The film highlights the issue of an extrajudicial killing case. It reflects a grim reality that persists across the globe.[1]

Cast

The cast includes:[3][4]

  • Udoyon Rajib
  • Naymul Alam Mishu
  • Rudroneel Ahmed
  • Oishik Sami Ahmed
  • Zawad Soudho
  • Mithun

Production

The film was co-produced by Sadia Khalid Reeti,[4] a film critic and FIPRESCI jury member at the Cannes Film Festival & executive produced by MD Asif. The sound design was handled by Ripon Nath and Rony Sazzad,[3] with Rashaduzzaman Shohag[5] in charge of color grading. The editing team comprised Leon Rozario and Tanvir Ahmed Rony, assisted by Al Amin Sumon and MD Aman Khan.[6]

Release and screenings

Not a Fiction was selected for several film festivals, including:

It was also screened at:

  • Vienna International Film Awards (2024)[7]
  • 3rd AIU Kuwait International Film Festival (2024)[5]
  • Erie International Film Festival (USA, 2024)[7]
  • International Usak Short Film Festival (2024)[5]
  • Golden Bridge International Short Film Festival (Turkey, 2024)[11]
  • Serbest International Film Festival (Moldova, 2024)[12]

The film was featured on the international OTT platform MUBI.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Not a Fiction: The 4 minutes that brought Cju int'l recognition". The Business Standard. 20 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Shah Newaz Khan Cju".
  3. ^ a b c "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". The Daily Star. 2 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "2023 Silver Wave Film Festival - International Shorts II". Eventive.
  5. ^ a b c "'Not a Fiction' gets 3rd Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
  6. ^ "'Not a Fiction' selected at the Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival". Dhaka Tribune.
  7. ^ a b c d "Shah Newaz Khan Cju". FilmFreeway.
  8. ^ "Not a Fiction". Cinequest.
  9. ^ "Amplifying South Asian narratives, empowering region's filmmakers". South Asia Monitor.
  10. ^ "Bangladeshi film 'Not a Fiction' wins top prize at Prague fest". The Daily Star.
  11. ^ "'Not a Fiction' gets its second Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
  12. ^ "'Not a Fiction' earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024". The Daily Star. 16 September 2024.
  13. ^ "NOT A FICTION". MUBI.
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