Film

Chomchom @AAIFF 2024 is a short documentary about a delicious dessert that originated in Tangail, a small town in Bangladesh. Directed by Sanjona Arzan, this moving film is an expedition to the heart of Bangladesh as Sanjona unravels what makes Chomchom, the regionally specific dessert, so special. The documentary spotlights the artisans who have dedicated ... Read more...

Bengal Memory @AAIFF 2024 is a short documentary about a Bangladeshi American who explores his father’s memories of the liberation war and his family’s immigration to America while grappling with the cognitive dissonance of belonging to both countries. Through personal interviews, archival materials, and declassified recordings, the film exposes the forgotten genocide of 1971 and ... Read more...