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.
Plot
The film highlights the issue of an extrajudicial killing case. It reflects a grim reality that persists across the globe.
Cast
The cast includes:
- Udoyon Rajib
- Naymul Alam Mishu
- Rudroneel Ahmed
- Oishik Sami Ahmed
- Zawad Soudho
- Mithun
Production
The film was co-produced by Sadia Khalid Reeti, a film critic and FIPRESCI jury member at the Cannes Film Festival. The sound design was handled by Ripon Nath and Rony Sazzad, with Rashaduzzaman Shohag in charge of color grading. The editing team comprised Leon Rozario and Tanvir Ahmed Rony, assisted by Al Amin Sumon and MD Aman Khan.
Release and screenings
Not a Fiction was selected for several film festivals, including:
- Hamilton Film Festival (Canada, 2023)
- Silver Wave Film Festival (Canada, 2023)
- 33rd Cinequest Film & VR Festival (California, 2024)
- 19th Tasveer Film Festival & Market (Seattle, Washington, 2024)
- 18th Beirut Shorts International Film Festival (Lebanon, 2024)
It was also screened at:
- Vienna International Film Awards (2024)
- 3rd AIU Kuwait International Film Festival (2024)
- Erie International Film Festival (USA, 2024)
- International Usak Short Film Festival (2024)
- Golden Bridge International Short Film Festival (Turkey, 2024)
- Serbest International Film Festival (Moldova, 2024)
The film was featured on the international OTT platform MUBI.
References
- ^ "Not a Fiction: The 4 minutes that brought Cju int'l recognition". The Business Standard. 20 November 2023.
- "Shah Newaz Khan Cju".
- ^ "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". Bangi News.
- ^ "2023 Silver Wave Film Festival - International Shorts II". Eventive.
- "Hollywood's Oscar-qualifying festival selects Cju's 'Not A Fiction'". The Daily Star. 2 February 2024.
- ^ "'Not a Fiction' gets 3rd Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
- "'Not a Fiction' selected at the Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "Shah Newaz Khan Cju". FilmFreeway.
- "Not a Fiction". Cinequest.
- "Amplifying South Asian narratives, empowering region's filmmakers". South Asia Monitor.
- "'Not a Fiction' gets its second Oscar qualifying selection". Dhaka Tribune.
- "'Not a Fiction' earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024". The Daily Star. 16 September 2024.
- "NOT A FICTION". MUBI.