23rd Dhaka International Film Festival Recognizes 3 Outstanding Russian Films
The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), held from 11-19 January 2025 in Bangladesh, concluded its celebration of global cinema. Organized by the Rainbow Film Society, the festival showcased talented filmmakers from around the world.
This year, three exceptional Russian films received prestigious awards, continuing the trend of Russian films being recognized for their unique perspectives. The awarded Russian films are:
"Kytalyktaakh Kyrdalym (Where the White Cranes Dance)"
Directed by: Michael Lukachevsky – Best Children’s Film (Badal Rahman Award)
"Takoi Imenno Den (Not Just Any Day)"
Directed by: Klavdiya Korshunova – Special Mention Award in the Women Filmmaker Section
"Prishelec (The Alien)"
Directed by: Ivan Sosnin – Best Feature Film Award in the Spiritual Film Section
The awards were presented by Mr. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Hon’ble Advisor to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with the ceremony presided over by Mr. Jalal Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission. Mr. Pavel A. Dvoychenkov, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka was honored to receive the awards on behalf of the Russian contestants. The ceremony was attended by diplomats, journalists, and festival participants from various countries, making it a truly international event.
The Dhaka International Film Festival continues to be an influential platform for filmmakers, offering opportunities to showcase their work and reach a global audience.
