Stories of Change
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a documentary by Simon & Sara
Director: Kamar Ahmad Simon
Executive Producer: Sara Afreen
Length: 55 Minutes, Format: DVCam
Produced by Pathways of Women's Empowerment Research Programme
by BRAC Development Institute of BRAC University in collaboration with BEGINNING
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[edit] Synopsis
A testament to the resilience of human spirit, STORIES OF CHANGE is a real life documentary about the lives of 5 women aging from 16 to 60, coming from different walks of life, from different profession, religion and regions of Bangladesh. Different yet common in their dreams, these women question life & its meaning for existence!
Let's look at Champa, cricket bat in hand, as she walks through the steep paths of Rangamati or Kamala, as on a mist-laden morning in Sirajganj, she makes her way to her jewellers shop or Sumi, with camera pack slung across her shoulders, pushing her way through the crowds. Some of these stories are individual ones, while others like that of Rokeya from Netrokona or Dipaly from Sylhet, tell us how individual struggles are transformed into collective ones. Rokeya tells a wonderful story of overcoming barriers and creating opportunities for others like her, while Dipaly's story remains one of strife, of pushing against odds and barriers, to hopefully rise to a new dawn.
STORIES OF CHANGE travels through Bangladesh, through its hills, rivers and lanes, through generations, following the narratives of a 16-year-old cricketer to a 60-year-old activist. Knitted in 5 small shorts, STORIES OF CHANGE takes us to a 6th story, a story of struggle... of universal humankind... of who dares to dream!
[edit] Filmmakers
Kamar Ahmad Simon (Director) & Sara Afreen (Executive Producer) studied Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Before taking up filmmaking with STORIES OF CHANGE, they explored their career in advertising & communication. Currently they are working as Independent Filmmakers from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
[edit] Producer
Pathways of Women's Empowerment Research Programme of BRAC Development Institute, BRAC University.
[edit] Festivals
Kolkata International Documentary Film Festival (January 26–30, 2009)
STORIES OF CHANGE has been officially selected in the first ever Kolkata International Documentary Film Festival 2009. Its been screened this year along with 'Hungry Autumn' by Goutam Ghose, 'Aal Kap' & 'Tapan Sinha' by Raja Sen, 'Jash-E-Azad' by Sanjay Kak, a few to name of the total 25 selected films for this year's festival.
Goan Peoples' Film Festival: Celebrating Life and Livelihoods (November 21–29, 2008)
STORIES OF CHANGE has been selected as the closing film for the first ever Goan Peoples' Film Festival: Celebrating Life and Livelihoods held from November 21–29, 2008. Over the period of seven days the focus was on the themes, Mining, Tribal livelihoods, Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), Real estate projects, Police and State Violence.
Asiatica Film Mediale, Rome (November 15–23, 2008)
STORIES OF CHANGE has been officially selected in 9th Edition of Asiatica Film Mediale, Rome 2008. Amongst the 40 films from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Germania, China, Philippines, Italy, UK, U.S.A, Singapore, Tibet, France, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran and Bangladesh - STORIES OF CHANGE has been selected for the 'Documentaries in the Competition' section.
South Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival, Delhi (August 28–31, 2008)
Jeevika, the South Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival, Delhi 2008 has selected STORIES OF CHANGE from 101 entries from students and professional film makers from various countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, United States and Iran. STORIES OF CHANGE is among the 17 shortlisted documentaries to be screened at Jeevika 2008 Festival in the Competition' section.
[edit] External links
- Kolkata International Documentary Film Festival (January 26th - 30th, 2009)
- Asiatica Film Mediale, Rome (November 15th -23rd, 2008)
- South Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival, Delhi (August 28th - 31st, 2008)
- STORIES OF CHANGE, Official Website
- Daily Star Review
- New Age Review
- Priyo-e-mela Infotainment Portal
