Mehazabien Chowdhury Explains Why Saba is Important for Bangladeshi Cinema

Описание: International cinema has been left at the wayside for far too long, and in recent years it has finally been getting the recognition it deserves. At this year's Toronto International Film Festival, an installment from Bangladesh completely captures our hearts as the film tells a universal story about hardship, pain, and moving on. Saba follows its titular character, played by Mehazabien Chowdhury, who cares for her paraplegic mother by herself. She faces the poignant dilemma of escaping her world or striving to build a life somewhere within the tragedy, a story that is told in vibrant colors and visceral emotions.

Collider's Steve Weintraub sits with Saba's first-time feature director Maksud Hossain, and cast members Chowdhury and Mostafa Monwar during TIFF 2024. They delve into creating this heartfelt story that will resonate with people universally despite being specifically set in Bangladesh while also revealing that it is inspired by the writer-director's own personal history. Hossain explains his approach to editing this directorial feature debut, stressing the importance of rhythm and the "sweet spot." Chowdhury also comments on how she aimed to make herself unrecognizable, as she didn't want people to conflate her popular reputation with this character.

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