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Majid, a traveling Mullah (religious leader), comes across a rural village in East Bengal. When he convinces the villagers that an old tomb within their village houses the remains of a holy man, they turn it into a shrine and he becomes their religious leader, urging them to live as devout Muslims a...

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Other Authors: Mokāmmela, Tānabhīra (Director), Cān̲dnī (Actor, Performer), Ahmed, Towquir (Actor, Performer), Asad, Raisul Islam (Actor, Performer), Oẏālīullāh, Saiẏada, 1922-1971
Format: Video
Language:Bengali
Language Notes:This edition in Bengali with English subtitles.
Published: Honolulu, HI : Asia Pacific Films, 2001.
Series:Asian film online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Majid, a traveling Mullah (religious leader), comes across a rural village in East Bengal. When he convinces the villagers that an old tomb within their village houses the remains of a holy man, they turn it into a shrine and he becomes their religious leader, urging them to live as devout Muslims and berating them when they have strayed. However, Majid himself proves to have questionable morals.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Aug. 6, 2013).
This film is based on Syed Waliullah's novel of the same title.
Festivals: London International Film Festival; Rotterdam International Film Festival; Montreal International Film Festival; Quebec International Film Festival; Cinenouvo International Film Festival; Jeonju International Film Festival; Fukuoka International Film Festival; Delhi International Film Festival.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (109 min.)).
Playing Time:01:49:09
Awards:Won, International Film Festival, Jury's Special Mention