Title of the film The Golden Wings of Watercocks
Originally Titled কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া
Directed by Muhammad Abdul Quayum
Language Bangla (English subtitles)
Country Bangladesh
Year 2022
Duration 117 mins
PRINCIPAL CREW
WRITING Muhammad Quayum
CINEMATOGRAPHY Mazaharul Raju
EDITING Arghyakamal Mitra
SOUND DESIGN Sukanta Majumder
MUSIC Satyaki Banerjee
PRINCIPAL CAST Jayita Mahalanobish, Uzzal Kabir Himu, Sumee Islam, Badal Shahid
About the Film
In the film, Sultan, the young protagonist, relocates to the haor to work as a farmhand for a grieving family. The elderly man, whose son passed away, is left with a young girl, Ruku, a toddler, and a widowed wife. The story unfolds during the paddy harvesting season, with a race against time before the impending monsoon floods the region. As the waters surge, Sultan faces the real struggle. Post-monsoon, food supplies deplete, compelling Sultan to contemplate leaving. However, his decision triggers an emotional drama, culminating in his marriage to the widow. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes, challenging waters, and rich cultural heritage, the narrative showcases the villagers' resilient spirit amidst devastating calamities.
About the Director
Muhammad Quayum, an Economics graduate from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, began his foray into the cultural scene during his university days. Initiating a theatre group, he wrote and directed plays, both on the street and stage. Joining the Bangladesh Film Society in 1980, he delved into film appreciation courses and international classic film screenings. His debut film, "Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura," earned him the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Film at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 2022 and secured the Bangladesh National Award in 2022 for Best Film and Best Screenplay.
