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Bangla Surf Girls (2021)
An immersive story that takes us into the heart of a slum near Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where we witness the transformation of young girls who join a local surf club and dare to dream of freedom and escape from a life of drudgery and abuse. The film captures the raw emotions, the family dynamics, and the complex pressures of poverty, juxtaposed against the freedom of the waves. A coming-of-age story in a developing country.
| Country | Canada |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Duration | 86 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | Bengali |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Elizabeth D Costa |
| Screenplay | Lalita Krishna |
| Director of Photography | Elizabeth D. Costa |
| Music | Ohad Benchetrit/ Justin Small |
| Edited by | Jordan Kawai |
| Contact | In Sync Media |
Biography
She is a new directorial talent from Bangladesh. She studied film, then worked in various positions and specializations on media projects and in the TV environment. She made her feature film debut with Bangla Surf Girls (2020), which was produced in Canadian production.
Human Rights, Freedom, Courage, Family, Friendship, Poverty, Documentary, Exotic, Sports, Growing Up, Sports