‘Roid’ wins top award at Barcelona film festival

Directed by Mejbauer Rahman Sumon, Roid emerged as the top winner at the festival, while Mohammad Tawqeer Islam’s Delupi also received recognition.

The festival began on October 22 and concluded on November 2, when the winners were announced. Both directors expressed their excitement over the recognition and thanked the festival organisers.

Both films have previously participated in several international festivals and received various awards. The latest achievements have added further recognition to their growing international presence.

Blending mythology with traditional rural Bengali tales, Roid has impressed audiences with its mysterious storyline and distinctive filmmaking. The film also received a positive response in theatres. It stars Mostafizur Noor Imran and Nazifa Tushi in the lead roles.

Meanwhile, Delupi is set in Deluti Union of Khulna. The film weaves political realities into the story of a flood in the area. It features Chiranjit Biswas, Aditi Roy, Rudra Roy and Zakir Hossain, among others.

-AJM