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Dhaka Stories – Calling Home (2010)

Duration: 04:15    Category: International, Mini   Opportunity: Stories

Abdul Aziz, a migrant from the countryside, rides his rickshaw day in day out to support his family and afford an education for his daughter.

This short documentary was made during the first SDI documentary workshop in Dhaka, organised by the British Council and the Bangladesh Documentary Council.

Screening Formats: Digi Beta, DV-Cam

Highlights:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Open City Doc Fest 2011

Links:
British Council Website
Bangladesh Documentary Council Website

To arrange a screening contact: info@scotdoc.com

Director: Shadman Alvi
Producer: SM Khaled Mahfuz
Executive Producers: Noe Mendelle & Sonja Henrici
Camera:
Al-Haseeb Nomani
Sound: Kazi Robayet Islam
Workshop Co-ordinator for Bangladesh Documentary Council: Anwar Chowdhury
Project Manager for British Council: Eeshita Azad

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