No Dorai
No Dorai | |
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ন ডরাই | |
Directed by | Taneem Rahman Angshu |
Screenplay by | [1] |
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Cinematography | Sumon Sarker |
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Running time | 150 min [2] |
Country | Bangladesh |
Languages | Bengali Chittagonian |
No Dorai (Template:Lang-bn) is a 2019 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu. Set in Cox's Bazar, the story of No Dorai is based on the life of a young Bangladeshi girl, who defies society's norms to follow her dream of becoming a surfer.[3] It is the first Bangladeshi surfing film.[3] No Dorai literally means "not afraid" in Chittagonian dialect. It features Sunerah Binte Kamal and Sariful Razz in lead roles.[4][5][6]
The film is Star Cineplex’s first venture into film production.[7] Prior to the release of the film, its soundtrack Jontrona sung by Mohon Sharif created hype about the film.[8][7] Star Cineplex’s No Dorai and Faridur Reza Sagar's Fagun Haway have jointly won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.[9]
Cast
The film features mostly new actors and actresses.
- Sunerah Binte Kamal as Ayesha.
- Sariful Razz as Sohel.
- Sayed Babu as Amir.
- Wasim Sitar as Liakot.
- Josefine Lindegaard as Esther.
- Tommy Hindley as Mark.
- Nasir Uddin Khan as Ayesha's Husband
- Lenka Vomocilova as Cynthia
Reception
Despite the hype created prior to its release,[10] No Dorai received negative critical reception.[8] The film has been praised for its beautiful visual of Cox's Bazar and performance of newcomer cast. But the story has not been critically well received.[8][7]
Awards
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Film of 2019.[9] National Film Award for Best Actress of 2019 for Sunerah Binte Kamal.
References
- ^ "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. 29 November 2019.
- ^ "Star Cineplex Bangladesh | The First Multiplex Cinema Theater in Bangladesh".
- ^ a b "'No Dorai' to hit the shores on November 29". The Daily Star. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ শুক্রবারই আসছে ‘ন ডরাই’. Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ ছাড়পত্র পেয়েছে ‘ন ডরাই’, শুক্রবার মুক্তি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ দুই নির্ভীকের 'ন ডরাই'. Samakal (in Bengali). 28 November 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "No Dorai: A mess that fails to deliver on its promise". hifipublic.com. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Honest review of No Dorai: Less surfing, more melodrama". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ a b ‘জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার ২০১৯’ জয়ী যারা. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 3 December 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ^ "'No Dorai' trailer attracts audiences". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
External links
- 2019 films
- Bengali-language Bangladeshi films
- Films shot in Chittagong Division
- Films set in Bangladesh
- 2010s Bengali-language films
- Best Film National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- Films whose writer won the Best Screenplay National Film Award (Bangladesh)
- Bangladeshi feminist films
- Bangladeshi sports drama films
- Films about women in Bangladesh
- Films shot in Cox's Bazar
- Films set in Cox's Bazar