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Russian filmmakers’ success at the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival
On 14-22 January, 2023 Bangladesh hosted the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival, which year after year opens up many talented filmmakers from all over the world. This year two Russian films were awarded.
The film “Mahatma Haffkine” by Galina Evtushenko and Anna Evtushenko was declared a winner in the category “Best Documentary” in the "Spiritual Film Section". Cinematographer and screenwriter Artyom Anisimov won the “Best Cinematography” in the Asian Film Competition Section for the drama and thriller “Podelniki (The Riot)” directed by Evgeny Grigorev.
The awards were awarded by a jury comprising film experts from different countries, and were presented by representatives of the Bangladeshi leadership: Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, MP, Hon'ble Deputy Leader of the National Parliament Matia Chowdhury, MP, and Hon’ble Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Md Humayun Kabir Khandaker.