The Dhaka International Film Festival is returning for its 23rd edition, scheduled to run over nine days from January 11 to January 19 next year. The Rainbow Film Society will host the film festival, from January 11 to January 19, with the theme "Better Film, Mindful Audience, Enlightened Society." The festival will take place at familiar venues, including the National Museum Auditorium, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the Russian Cultural Centre, and Alliance Française Auditorium.
Festival Director Ahmed Muztaba Zamal shared with local media, "Preparations are underway for the Dhaka International Film Festival, which remains Bangladesh's most prominent and esteemed film festival. We are confident that, as always, this event will play a vital role in promoting a sophisticated and uplifting cultural atmosphere." He added, "We have initiated preparations, including securing exhibition clearance for the chosen films through the certification board.
The festival's primary goal is to showcase fresh cinematic works from acclaimed filmmakers across the globe. This year's event will showcase 220 films representing 70 countries," he noted. Ahmed Muztaba Zamal mentioned that the festival will feature films across multiple categories, such as the Asian Competition, Retrospective, Tributes, Bangladesh Panorama, Wide Angle, Cinema of the World, Children's Films, Spiritual Films, Short and Independent Films, and Women's Film Sessions.
The organiser revealed that eight films have been sele.