Spartacus '71

Bay of Blood(en)

March 25th 1971, a horrific 'Genocide' was unleashed on the unarmed civilians of East Pakistan. This was done by their own Pakistani Army. An estimated 3 million people were killed, 10 million people were displaced to India as refugees and 400,000 women and girls were raped by the Pakistani soldiers. But Pakistan was not alone in perpetrating this violence. The then-American president and the National Security Advisor were supporting the Pakistani dictator. The cold war triggered this geopolitical escalation. Finally, India pressurized by the 10 million refugees within its borders, went to war with Pakistan. and joining forces with the local rebels, the Mukti Bahini, helped liberate Bangladesh. Cradled in the blood of innocents, a new nation was born in the closing days of 1971. "Bay of Blood", brings this 50-odd-year-old story to life.

The Clay Bird(bn)

A family must come to grips with its culture, its faith, and the brutal political changes entering its small-town world.

Mujib: The Making of a Nation(bn)

Biopic on the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film will showcase his growing up as a child to his standing up against all injustice in his youth to fighting for the independence of his country. How he led a country to it's independence with his inspirational presence and fight for the justice.

Damal(bn)

The film tells the story of the legendary 'Shadhin Bangla Football Team' founded during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh. They played friendly matches across India to raise funds which would be used in the war. The film also portrays the personal lives of few players of the team and their struggle and losses during the war. Though the film is inspired by true events, it takes cinematic liberty and mixes fiction with reality as well.

Stop Genocide(en)

A documentary film about to resist the brutal action taken by Pakistan occupy army against general people of Bangladesh (previously East Pakistan) in between 26 March, 1971 and 16 Dec, 1971.

A State Is Born(en)

A short documentary, charting Bangladesh's quest for freedom from Pakistan.

Tunes of Nostalgia(bn)

A paralyzed man and a deaf son both seriously affected by the war, lives a life dependent of each other while they both reminisce of their past .

Grabuna(tr)

The Waiting Room(en)

When Florence finds herself in The Waiting Room of hell, she must learn to forgive or face her final destination.

Perfect Ten(en)

A girl is told by the guy stringing her along that she’s the perfect girl, but not for now, for ten years from now — and she believes him. Based on a pathetic true story.

"To the Mountains!"(en)

A young poet grapples with his decision to leave society during the end of the world.

Gilead(en)

A drama short film.

Sanki Yoxsan(az)

When Samir and Leyla decide to flee their families’ discord, Samir disappears the next morning. Leyla’s quest ensnares her, entwining her fate with his mysterious disappearance, becoming part of the mystery herself.

The Beautiful Scars(fr)

Gaspard is still very much in love with Leïla. They meet in a crowded bar a month after she left him. The conversation turns awry and Gaspard seeks refuge under the tablecloth, away from prying eyes and closer to his memories.

On the Way(sq)

Amid bureaucratic obstacles, with little or no hope for real political and social changes in the country, a father and son find comfort and strength in their shared optimism for the future.

Across the Waters(zh)

Sandstorm blows, waters scarce. In a remote mining town without any radio signals, a quirky teenage girl gets curious about a passing truck driver.

Yellow(pt)

On the day of the World Cup final between Brazil and France, Erika Oguihara, a Japanese-Brazilian teenager who rejects her family's traditions, experiences a violence that seems invisible and plunges into a painful sea of emotions.

Myriam - Meine wilden Freunden(de)

Fango(es)

The Mighty(en)

In this melodrama set during WWI, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.