‘Master’ Triumphs Again on the International Stage

Bangladeshi film ‘Master’ continues its success streak at international film festivals, earning a prestigious accolade in the European country of Serbia. Directed by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, the film won the Best Screenplay award at the 53rd Belgrade International Film Festival. On Monday, 12 October, director Sumit shared the good news on social media. He stated that the film achieved the recognition in the festival’s World Competition section. He also expressed his respect and best wishes to the fellow filmmakers participating in the same category.

The screenplay for ‘Master’ was jointly written by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit and Sabbir Hossain Shovon. This award holds special significance for Shovon, as it marks the first international recognition of his career. Mr. Sumit acknowledged Shovon’s contribution to bringing the subtle realities of society and politics to life in the script. Previously, ‘Master’ won the Best Film award at the 22nd Lucca Film Festival in Italy. The film was also recognized at the Rotterdam Film Festival. With these consecutive achievements, the film’s international presence continues to grow.

Nasir Uddin Khan plays the title role in the film, alongside an ensemble cast including Zakia Bari Mamo, Azmeri Haque Badhon, Fazlur Rahman Babu, and Sharif Siraj. Despite its success on the international festival circuit, the director has not yet confirmed a domestic theatrical release date in Bangladesh, though preparations for its release are believed to be underway.