An unprecedented terrorist attack takes place at a peaceful cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The gunmen use religion to divide and kill, while the surviving hostages, all of them Muslim, try to de... Read allAn unprecedented terrorist attack takes place at a peaceful cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The gunmen use religion to divide and kill, while the surviving hostages, all of them Muslim, try to defend their own humanistic values.An unprecedented terrorist attack takes place at a peaceful cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The gunmen use religion to divide and kill, while the surviving hostages, all of them Muslim, try to defend their own humanistic values.
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- Awards
- 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Parambrata Chattopadhyay
- Polash
- (as Parambrata Chatterjee)
Syed Gaosul Alam Shaon
- Chef
- (as Syed Gousal Alam Shaon)
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"Saturday Afternoon" is a thought-provoking film directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki that takes you on a journey of introspection and self-discovery. The film tells the story of a group of individuals who find themselves in a unique situation that forces them to confront their deepest fears, regrets, and desires.
Set in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the film centers around a group of individuals who are trapped in an elevator on a Saturday afternoon. As the group becomes increasingly agitated and frustrated, they begin to reveal their true selves and past traumas. The film expertly weaves together the stories of each character, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
The performances in "Saturday Afternoon" are outstanding, with each actor delivering a powerful and nuanced portrayal of their character. Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who plays the lead role of Rupa, is particularly impressive, bringing depth and emotion to her performance.
Farooki's direction is masterful, creating a sense of claustrophobia and tension within the confines of the elevator. The use of flashbacks and dream sequences adds depth to the characters and helps to explore their motivations and fears.
Overall, "Saturday Afternoon" is a captivating and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of the human condition. The exceptional performances and expert direction make it a must-see for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human psyche.
Set in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the film centers around a group of individuals who are trapped in an elevator on a Saturday afternoon. As the group becomes increasingly agitated and frustrated, they begin to reveal their true selves and past traumas. The film expertly weaves together the stories of each character, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
The performances in "Saturday Afternoon" are outstanding, with each actor delivering a powerful and nuanced portrayal of their character. Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who plays the lead role of Rupa, is particularly impressive, bringing depth and emotion to her performance.
Farooki's direction is masterful, creating a sense of claustrophobia and tension within the confines of the elevator. The use of flashbacks and dream sequences adds depth to the characters and helps to explore their motivations and fears.
Overall, "Saturday Afternoon" is a captivating and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of the human condition. The exceptional performances and expert direction make it a must-see for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human psyche.
This movie is one of my fav movies because it deals with a fun and entertainment who will free without any doubt can watch this movie. Story and scene are feel good. Songs of the movie the lyrics was nice. Every one should watch. Hero and heroin action is super with face expressions dancing also very good. This movie is one of my fav movies because it deals with a fun and entertainment who will free without any doubt can watch this movie. Story and scene are feel good. Songs of the movie the lyrics was nice. Every one should watch. Hero and heroin action is super with face expressions dancing also very good.
This movie was a disaster. They had the plot but they could not utilize it. They had so many good casts but I am afraid the director could not use them at all. Manoj is such a good actors plays leading role in other series but he only had one sentence. No story build up, no context and the movie was scattered here and there. The ending was horrible too. How come it's an award winning film. Very disappointed. Some of the characters were joke especially the mom of Trisha. A mother never reacts the way it was shown there. Parambrata is an outstanding actor but his original voice was not used which was so annoying to hear. They could also show involvement of police but nothing was shown properly. Too bad.
It was a visually stunning movie. The acting skill of all actor and actress was great. Especially I love Tisha. She was stunning with raw skills.
It was a true story-based movie which was about a tragedy that happened in Holy artisan bakery in gulshan. All people were shocked by that. This movie has pointed that view nicely. That was great work, sir Farooki. All actors give an incredible performance in this beautiful and moving film. The themes of family, culture, and loss are explored with nuance and depth.
A masterful work of art that leaves a lasting impression. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the story is both universal and personal. A truly remarkable movie. Must watch!
It was a true story-based movie which was about a tragedy that happened in Holy artisan bakery in gulshan. All people were shocked by that. This movie has pointed that view nicely. That was great work, sir Farooki. All actors give an incredible performance in this beautiful and moving film. The themes of family, culture, and loss are explored with nuance and depth.
A masterful work of art that leaves a lasting impression. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the story is both universal and personal. A truly remarkable movie. Must watch!
A beautiful and emotional film that speaks to the heart of what it means to be human. The performances are raw and honest, and the cinematography is breathtaking. A true masterpiece that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
The storytelling in this movie is incredibly moving and heartfelt. The themes of grief, identity, and family are handled with great care and sensitivity. A visually stunning and emotionally impactful film that will leave you breathless!!
Poignant and thought-provoking movie that explores the complexities of family dynamics and cultural heritage. The lead actress delivers a standout performance that will leave you moved and inspired. A must-see film.
The storytelling in this movie is incredibly moving and heartfelt. The themes of grief, identity, and family are handled with great care and sensitivity. A visually stunning and emotionally impactful film that will leave you breathless!!
Poignant and thought-provoking movie that explores the complexities of family dynamics and cultural heritage. The lead actress delivers a standout performance that will leave you moved and inspired. A must-see film.
Did you know
- TriviaShonibar Bikel (2019) is inspired on the Dhaka terror attack incident of 1st July, 2016. Five armed gunmen held up customers, mostly foreigners, at the Holey Artisan Bakery, Gulshan for 12 hours. They eventually killed 18 guests, two bakery staffs and two first respondent police officers. Among the dead victims are nine Italian citizens, seven Japanese, four Bangladeshis, one Indian and one American-Bangladeshi. All five gunmen were later killed when commandos from Bangladesh Army stormed the café in the morning of 2nd July in order to free the remaining hostages and bring an end to the siege.
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- Saturday Afternoon
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh(location)
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- $500,000 (estimated)
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- 1h 23m(83 min)
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