Doll House / Khelaghor
Directed by: Morshedul Islam
Bangladesh / 2006 / 124 mins / 16mm / Bengali with English subtitles
NY Premiere
A story of anguish and love set against the backdrop of war, Dollhouse unfolds as Rehana, a headstrong young woman, arrives in a village along with other refugees during the turmoil of liberation in Bangladesh, 1971. There she meets Yakub and Mukul, two young minds considering to join the fight. Yakub has been charged with protecting Rehana. As the monsoon rages and flood threatens, in a dilapidated house love blossoms between Yakub and Rehana. Will Yakub be able to protect Rehana only with a heart full of love?
Copresented with Adhunika
Tags: 1971 bangladesh liberation war love rural women
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