August 1975 (film)
August 1975[1] is 2021 Bangladeshi political drama film based on the immediate aftermath of assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film is produced by Selim Khan whose production company operates as Shapla Media International Ltd. Afsaruddin Bhuiyan, Kazi Mizanur Rahman and Nasuir Uddin also join the film as executive producers.[2] Selim Khan directed the movie alongside Shamim Ahamed Roni.[3][4] Masuma Rahman Nabila, Tauquir Ahmed and Shahiduzzaman Selim have been cast in various leading roles. The film portrays history of the killing of Rahman on 15 August, till his burial on 16 August.[5] Principal photography of this film begun on 10 July and ended on 29 July 2020. The film was released on Cinebaj on 15 August 2021, the National Mourning Day in Bangladesh.
| August 1975 | |
|---|---|
| Bengali | আগস্ট ১৯৭৫ |
| Directed by | Selim Khan Shamim Ahamed Roni |
| Written by | Shamim Ahamed Roni |
| Produced by | Selim Khan Afsaruddin Bhuiyan Kazi Mizanur Rahman Nasir Uddin |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Saiful Islam Shahin |
| Edited by | Mostafa Prakash |
| Music by | Emon Saha Suman Kalyan |
Production company | Shapla Media International |
| Distributed by | Cinebaj |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minute |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bangla |
Plot edit
The film portrays the initial events of the radical change in the political situation of Bangladesh after the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family on 15 August 1975. The political crisis made upon the killing and fate of four founding members of the Awami League, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tajuddin Ahmed, former Prime Minister Mansur Ali, former Vice President Syed Nazrul Islam and former Home Minister AHM Kamaruzzaman after the assassination.
Cast edit
- Anisur Rahman Milon - A police officer.[1]
- Tauquir Ahmed - Tajuddin Ahmad, one of four founding member of Bangladesh Awami League.[6]
- Taskeen Rahman - Colonel Kazi Haider, who was assigned to bury Rahman's body at his village home.[7]
- Masuma Rahman Nabila - Baby Moudud, former Bangladeshi politician, writer and journalist, close ally of Sheikh Hasina.[4][8]
- Shahiduzzaman Selim - Khondaker Moshtaq Ahmed, who served as the president of Bangladesh unofficially, just after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[4]
- Ashraful Ashish - Ziaur Rahman, Contemporary Deputy Chief of Army staff.[9]
Ensemble cast also includes Arman Parvez Murad, Jayanta Chattopadyay, Dilara Zaman, Tanvin Sweety in some notable roles in this film.[10][7]
Production edit
The film was scripted by the working title, 1975 – An Untold Story. The story is based on the events after assassination of Bangabandhu, therefore non of his family members is not included in screenplay.[4] The title later changed to August 1975 before releasing official poster and teaser.[10][7]
Tauqir, Nabila and Selim's name surfaced as the cast members after the shooting has begun for ten days.[11] Shapla Media also offered significant roles for Purnima and Fazlur Rahman Babu, both of them denied.[12] Babu later lend his voice for a song used in this film.[13] Taskeen Rahman, Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Dilara Zaman, Tanvin Sweety, Maznun Mizan and rest of the cast has been shown in teaser confirming their castings.
August 1975 was filmed within a 14-day schedule. The film was secretly shot at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation from 10 July 2020[14] and finished shooting on 29 July 2020.[1] A new period set has been built for entire principal photography.[9] Bappa Mazumder has recorded a song named 'Prahashan' for the film, composed by Emon Saha.[4][15] Another song named "Mujib" is composed by Suman Kalyan and sung by Fazlur Rahman Babu. Sudip Kuman Dip penned "Mujib" based on the notable events from the life of Rahman.[13]
Release edit
August 1975 was initially scheduled to release on 15 August 2020 to coincide with the national day of mourning for Rahman.[13] However, the film was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The filmmakers have indicated the film will seek a theatrical release.[16] Due to Coronavirus, the film released on the app Cinebaj on the National Mourning Day, 15 August 2021.[5]
Accolades edit
| Organization | Year | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Cinemaking International Film Festival | 2022 | 6 January 2022 | Best Actor (Character) | Jayanta Chattopadhyay | Won | [17] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "'Āgasṭa 1975' muktira jan'ya prēkṣāgr̥ha khulē dēẏāra ābēdana prayōjakēra" 'আগস্ট ১৯৭৫' মুক্তির জন্য প্রেক্ষাগৃহ খুলে দেয়ার আবেদন প্রযোজকের [Producer's request to open the theater for the release of 'August 1975']. Channel i online (in Bengali). 30 July 2020. from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ ""Āgasṭa 1975" calaccitrēra pōsṭāra rilija karalō śāpalā miḍiẏā" "আগস্ট ১৯৭৫" চলচ্চিত্রের পোস্টার রিলিজ করলো শাপলা মিডিয়া [Shapla Media released the poster of the movie "August 1975"]. Voice TV 24 | ভয়েস টিভি (in Bengali). 2 August 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "'1975: An Untold Story'". bangladeshpost.net. 22 July 2020. from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Tauquir, Nabila, Selim to star in new film on August 15". Dhaka Tribune. 21 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b "'August 1975' to air on National Mourning Day". The Business Standard. 2021-08-12. from the original on 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ "Śāpalā miḍiẏāra calaccitra '1975-ayāna ānaṭōlḍa sṭōri'" শাপলা মিডিয়ার চলচ্চিত্র '১৯৭৫-অ্যান আনটোল্ড স্টোরি' [Shapla media's 1975-An Untold Story]. Voice TV 24 (in Bengali). 21 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "New film on the tragedy of August 15 drops teaser". Dhaka Tribune. 7 August 2020. from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Nabila shooting for '1975-An Untold Story'". The Asian Age. 23 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b "'আগস্ট ১৯৭৫' যেভাবে নির্মাণ হলো". banglainsider.com. 12 August 2020. from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ a b "'Āgasṭa 1975' muktira jan'ya hala khōlāra anurōdha" 'আগস্ট ১৯৭৫' মুক্তির জন্য হল খোলার অনুরোধ [Request to open the hall for the release of 'August 1975']. NTV Online (in Bengali). 6 August 2020. from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Nabila shoots her 2nd film 1975-An Untold Story". The Daily News Line. 23 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Karōnā paristhititē kyāmērāra sāmanē dām̐ṛābēna nā pūrṇimā" করোনা পরিস্থিতিতে ক্যামেরার সামনে দাঁড়াবেন না পূর্ণিমা [Purnima will not stand in front of the camera in Corona situation]. Banglanews24.com. 17 July 2020. from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ābāra'ō calaccitrēra gānē kaṇṭha dilēna phajalura rahamāna bābu" আবারও চলচ্চিত্রের গানে কণ্ঠ দিলেন ফজলুর রহমান বাবু [Fazlur Rahman Babu sang the song of the film again]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 29 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Nabila working in her 2nd film '1975-An Untold Story'". Daily Bangladesh. 21 July 2020. from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Jātira pitākē niẏē imana-bāppā" জাতির পিতাকে নিয়ে ইমন-বাপ্পা [Emon-Bappa with the father of the nation]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 15 July 2020. from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Siddique, Habibullah (15 August 2020). "'August 1975' awaits censor board approval". The Business Standard. from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Smriti, Farzana (2022-01-06). "শেষ হলো সিনেম্যাকিং আন্তর্জাতিক চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব". Somoy TV (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
External links edit
- August 1975 at IMDb