26 films submitted for National Film Awards 2020

A total of 26 films, which is the lowest number in recent years, have been submitted this year for the National Film Awards 2020, the biggest and most prestigious recognition for Bangladeshi cinema.

The submissions include 14 full-length films, six short films and six documentaries.

The 14 full-length films submitted for the award are--‘Bir’, ‘Shahenshah’, ‘Gor’, ‘Ekjon Mohan Neta’, ‘Halud Bani’, ‘Unoponchash Batash’, ‘Gondi’, ‘Rupsha Nodir Banke’, ‘Amar Maa’, ‘Chol Jai’, ‘Joy Nagarer Zamindar’, ‘Subarnarekha’, ‘Hridoy Jure’ and ‘Bishwoshundori’.

The short length films are--‘Tare’, ‘Ator’, ‘Shada Golap’, ‘Fera’, ‘Aarong’, ‘The Scares’ and ‘Amar Babar Naam’.

The documentaries that are competing for the award are--‘Shadhinotar Dakticket’, ‘Rothjatrar Baki Itihash’, Bangabandhur Rajnoitik Jibon O Bangladesher Ovvudoy’, ‘Biography of Nazrul’, ‘The Front Pearsman Fazlul Haque’ and ‘Neelmukut’.

The awards in twenty-eight categories have been shortlisted this year. The categories are--Lifetime Achievement, Best Film, Best Film Direction, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Actor in a Lead Role, Best Actress in a Lead Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Character in a Negative Role (both male and female), Best Choreographer, Best Actor in a Comic Role (both male and female), Best Child Artiste, Best Singer (male), Best Singer (female), Best Music Direction, Best Lyricist, Best Scriptwriter, Best Screenplay, Best Dialogues, Best Editor, Best Casting Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Sound, Best Costume Designer, and Best Makeup Artist.

For the 2019 awards, a total of 43 films—29 full-length, 11 short-length and three documentaries—were submitted.