Masud Pathik

Cinema: in Muslim countries

Cinema. The word "cinema" holds immense breadth and influence nowadays. It can shape preferences or be shaped by them, influencing the majority of film production worldwide. While many films are made with the aim of catering to general audience tastes or reflecting the values, beliefs, and responsibilities of their creators, not all films reach a wide audience. Some remain unknown to a specific number of viewers. Moreover, various countries have different sets of regulatory constraints influenced by cultural values, ideologies, taboos, and religious ethics, which sometimes constrain the freedom of cinema.

I am looking for poetry in cinema, cinema in poetry

Masud Pathik is a noteworthy poet and filmmaker of the present time. He received the National Film Award for his film 'Nekabborer Mohaproyan' in the category of Best Film. The film directed by him, 'Maya: The Lost Mother,' won National Film Awards in eight categories in 2019. Masud Pathik, despite achieving more recognition as a filmmaker, is primarily a poet. He has authored approximately 27 volumes of poetry. In 2013, he received the 'Kali O Kalam HSBC Bank Award' for his poetry collection titled 'Ekaki Jomin' (The Lonely Earth). This recognition highlights his significant contributions to the world of poetry. Recently, he has achieved the Bangla Academy Award in 2023 for outstanding contributions to the field of filmmaking. His recognition at the Bangla Academy Awards encompasses achievements in both filmmaking and writing. The interview on this achievement was conducted by Kamrul Ahsan, the Senior Sub-Editor at Views Bangladesh.

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