Not a Fiction

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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]

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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]

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:

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Not a Fiction: The 4 minutes that brought Cju int'l recognition". The Business Standard. 20 November 2023.
  2. "Shah Newaz Khan Cju".
  3. 1 2 3 "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". The Daily Star. 2 February 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "2023 Silver Wave Film Festival - International Shorts II". Eventive.
  5. 1 2 3 "'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. 1 2 3 4 "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.