DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) - Upholding the spirit of the 1952 Language Movement, a six-day film festival titled "Amar Bhashar Chalachitra-1432" (Cinema of My Language) began today at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University.

Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) is hosting the fest with the cooperation of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Jaaz, Bangladesh Film Archive and Chotki.

The festival is being held at the beginning of February, to mark the month of 1952 Language Movement, as part of its annual tradition and will continue until February 8.

A total of 23 films are scheduled to be screened at the festival, including 20 feature-length films and three short films.

According to the organisers, this year's selection reflects a blend of the ideals of the Language Movement, social realities, political discourse and human stories.

The festival officially began this evening at 6:30 pm with the screening of "Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri" (Political Dialogue is Necessary Here), directed by Ahmed Hasan Sani. The film portrays the struggles and political conflicts of a Bangladeshi expatriate. Imtiaz Barshan plays the role of Noor.

On the second day, February 4, four films will be screened: "Deya Neya", based on a literary work by Sunil Gangopadhyay, at 10 am, Alamgir Kabir's "Sutiakanya" at 12:30 pm, Sharaf Ahmed Jiban's "Chakkar 302" at 3:30 pm, and the much-discussed film "Tandob" by Raihan Rafi at 6:30 pm.

The third day, February 5, will begin with "Rupban" directed by Salauddin, followed by Sadik Ahmed's "The Last Thakur", Riplu R Khan's "Joya Aar Sharmin", and "University of Chankharpul" directed by Monirul Haque, based on student politics and dormitory life, recently won the Best Film award in the Bangladesh Panorama section at the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival.

On the fourth day, audiences will watch Harunur Rashid's "Megher Onek Rong", the commercially successful Bangla film "Beder Meye Josna", Mithu Khan's "Nilchakra", and "Onnodin" by Kamar Ahmad.

February 7, the fifth day of the festival, will feature Tapan Sinha's "Harmonium", Tareque Masud's documentary "Muktir Gaan", Sani Sanwar's "Asha Murder", and Tanim Noor's "Utsab".

Belal Ahmed's "Noyoner Alo" and Kazi Hayat's "Dhor", three short films -- "Maya: The Name We Call", "Jonmo Theke Jolchi" and "Dhet" -- have been scheduled to be screened on the concluding day.

The festival will conclude with the screening of "The Academy of Fine Arts" by Kolkata-based filmmaker Jayabrata Das.