The Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF), with the support of the Russian House in Dhaka, organised a special film screening titled “Russia–Bangladesh: Two Nations, One Screen” in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, on 15 October.
The event brought together students, filmmakers, faculty members and guests to explore the cultures, perspectives and storytelling traditions of Russia and Bangladesh through cinema, according to a press release.
Six short films, selected for DIMFF, featured the programme. They included three Russian and three Bangladeshi productions.
The screening provided an opportunity for audiences to experience the creative expressions of filmmakers from both countries and discover how cinema can convey diverse cultural experiences, human emotions and perspectives.
Russian short films included “The Shell” directed by Oleg Kondratiev, “Raspberry” directed by Mariya Sergeevna Klenovskaya, and “One Minute” directed by Ilnur Mukhambetaliev, while Bangladeshi short films included “Sound of Silence” directed by Shoumik Bakshi Dipto, “Goodbye” directed by Jannatul Ferdos Akhi, and “Hurumturum” directed by Sohan Sheikh.
During the opening session, Alexandra A Khlevnoy, director of the Russian House in Dhaka, highlighted the importance of cultural cooperation between Russia and Bangladesh.
She encouraged young people to nurture their creativity, explore new ideas and continue learning through cultural and artistic engagement.
Prof Sumon Rahman, dean of the School of Social Sciences and head of the Department of Media Studies and Journalism at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), welcomed the participants and emphasised the role of cinema in connecting people, sharing perspectives and deepening mutual understanding between cultures.
DIMFF Instructor Mir Wadud Islam spoke about the significance of the screening and the role of filmmaking in storytelling.
The programme concluded with remarks by Sohan Sheikh, festival director of DIMFF, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Syeda Sadia Mehjabin, adviser of DIMFF 2027.
The screening, “Russia–Bangladesh: Two Nations, One Screen,” highlighted the power of cinema as a medium of cultural exchange, creative expression and people-to-people connections, according to the release.
By bringing Russian and Bangladeshi short films together, the programme created a shared platform for appreciating the artistic voices of both countries and strengthening mutual understanding through film.