Saturday Afternoon

Original title: Shonibar Bikel

2019
1h 23m

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6.2/10

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An unprecedented terrorist attack takes place in a peaceful café in the center of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, on a nice Saturday afternoon. The terrorists use religion to divide and to kill people, while the surviving hostages, all of them also Muslims, try to defend their own humanistic values.

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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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- 4 wins & 3 nominations

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Saturday Afternoon (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" 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.