Jibanananda Das's Bonolata Sen exposes the poet's profound topographical yearning for a tranquil Bengali small town sanctuary.

One of the most talked-about releases of Eid-ul-Azha, “Bonolata Sen” continues its run in cinemas. A special screening of the film was held on Friday (June 26) evening at Centrepoint Cineplex in Uttara, drawing a host of distinguished personalities from the country’s cultural and public spheres.

In a novel, characters are often described in detail. But in poetry, the reader must build the character in their own imagination.

Following its release in Bangladesh, the critically acclaimed film “Bonolata Sen” is set to reach audiences in Australia later this month.

A new year has begun. In the past year, a total of 46 Dhallywood films were released, of which only a handful managed to achieve commercial success. Audience turnout was largely concentrated around Eid releases, while a few other films earned appreciation from viewers and critics alike.

Several films are expected to hit theatres this upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, with announcements already made for titles including “Prince”, “Domm”, “Rakkhosh”, “Bonolota Express” and “Pinik”, among others. The list has now expanded with the addition of “Bonolata Sen”.