Entertainment Desk :
Bangladeshi film ‘Boli’ has officially premiered in Canada after winning commendable accolades at numerous prestigious international film
festivals including the Busan International Film Festival and Shanghai Film Festival over
the course of a year.
The film has been screening at Mississauga’s Central Parkway Cinema marking its international debut since September 27. Confirming the news, director Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury said, “We’ve released the film on a limited scale in Canada. The first show premiered yesterday and audiences will be able to watch it throughout the week,” said a press release.
Set against the backdrop of the traditional Jabbar er Boli Khela (Jabbar’s Wrestling Competition) in Chattogram, ‘Boli’ portrays a unique cultural heritage. The film received government funding during the fiscal year 2020-21. It is produced by Piplu R Khan, with Saiful Azim and Gousul Alam Shaon serving as co-producers. Nasir Uddin Khan takes the lead role, playing a quirky fisherman from the coastal areas.