Guerrilla (2011 film)
Guerrilla (Bengali: গেরিলা) is a 2011 Bangladeshi film based on the events of the Bangladesh Liberation War. It is an adaptation of the novel Nishiddho Loban by Syed Shamsul Huq[1] and was released on 14 April 2011.[2] It has been envisioned by the director of the film Nasiruddin Yousuf Bachchu. He has crafted the film Guerrilla with his own experience as a freedom fighter of 1971.[3][4]
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Directed by | Nasiruddin Yousuff |
Screenplay by | Ebadur Rahman, Nasiruddin Yousuff |
Based on | The novel by Syed Shamsul Huq |
Produced by | Esha Yousuff |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Samiran Dutt |
Edited by | Sameer Ahmed |
Music by | Shimul Yousuf |
Distributed by | Ashirbad Cholochchita |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
Country | Bangladesh |
Languages | Bengali, Urdu |
Budget | ৳3 crore (equivalent to ৳5.8 crore or US$540,000 in 2022) |
Plot
On 25 March 1971, Operation Searchlight was launched on Bangladesh by the Pakistan Army. On that night, Hasan Ahmed, a veteran journalist and husband of Bilkis (Joya Ahsan), vanishes while on his way to his newspaper office. Bilkis starts a desperate search for her husband and also volunteers for guerrilla operations against the army. With the guerrilla fighters operating in Dhaka, she started participating directly in operations. At one point, her comrade freedom fighters were captured. Bilkis leaves for, Joleswari, a remote village at Rangpur. The metallic train transforms into a character, a symbolic one, a moving replica designed to depict a catastrophic journey.[5]
Cast
- Jaya Ahsan as Bilkish Banu
- Ferdous Ahmed as Hasan Ahmed
- Pijush Bandyopaddhay as Anwar Hossain
- Ahmed Rubel as Altaf Mahmud
- Masum Aziz
- Shatabdi Wadud as Captain Shamsad / Major Sarfaraj
- Shampa Reza as Mrs. Khan
- ATM Shamsuzzaman as Taslim Sardar
- Azad Abul Kalam as Tyeb
- Shajjad Ahmed as Siraj
- Bidushi Bornita as Shawon
- Kachi Khandakar
Production
Nasiruddin Yousuff and Ebadur Rahman were the script writers of the film. Shimul Yousuf was the music director of 'Guerrilla'. Art direction was given by Animesh Aich. Samiron Datta was the cinematographer and Shimul Yousuff was the costume designer. The movie was shot in 127 different locations with wonderful cinematography. The sound effect was done in Mumbai.
Awards
National Film Awards
Guerrilla, won the 2011 National Film Awards highest award of the 10 categories.[6][7][8]
- Best Film – Faridur Reza Sagar, Ibne Hasan and Esha Yusuf (producer)
- Best Director – Nasiruddin Yousuff
- Best Screenwriter – Ebadur Rahman, Nasiruddin Yousuff
- Best Dialogue – Ebadur Rahman, Nasiruddin Yousuff
- Best Actress – Joya Ahsan
- Best Villain – Shatabdi Wadud (jointly with Misha Sawdagar for Boss Number One)
- Best Editor – Sami Ahmed
- Best Art Director – Animesh Aich
- Best makeup man – Md. Ali Babul
- Best Clothing and decor – Shimul Yousuf
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Guerilla received Awards in 4 categories for the Best Bangladeshi Film in the 2011 Meril Prothom Alo Awards.
- Best Film (Critics branch)
- Best Film Director Award (Nasir Uddin Yusuf)
- Best film artist (women) (Jaya Ahsan)
- Special Prize ATM Shamsuzzaman
- Best Child Actor Bidushi Bornita
References
- "Bangladeshi film 'Guerrilla' wins KFF award". News18. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- "Nationwide release of 'Guerrilla' today". Thedailystar.net. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- "::: Star Weekend Magazine :::". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- "Bangladeshi film 'Guerrilla' wins KFF award". NDTV.com. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- Shah Alam Shazu (16 April 2011). "Guerrilla". Thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
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