BUSAN -- Bangladeshi director Iqbal H. Chowdhury looked homeward when plotting his first feature film. His hope was that by exploring the unique characters and the cultural nuances of life in and around the town of Banshkhali on the Bay of Bengal, he would give international audiences a completely new look at how life can sometimes be lived in local communities.
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Bangladeshi films emerge from Bollywood's shadow
Award for 'The Wrestler' and accolades for other works signal emergence of a new cinema power
A scene from "The Wrestler": The Bangladeshi sport of boli is at the heart of the film, which took home an award at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in October. (Courtesy of the Busan International Film Festival)
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