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Saturday, 7th June 2025
Bangladesh makes Cannes breakthrough as 'Ali' is honoured on global stage
Bangladesh has made a historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, with its short film “Ali” earning a Special Mention in the official competition section. This is the first time a Bangladeshi movie has received recognition in one of the festival's main competitive categories. Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev and written by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Romero, Ali was honoured by the jury of the 78th Canne
Bangladesh has made a historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, with its short film “Ali” earning a Special Mention in the official competition section.
This is the first time a Bangladeshi movie has received recognition in one of the festival's main competitive categories. Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev and written by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Romero, Ali was honoured by the jury of the 78th Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Competition.
The award was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday at the iconic Grand Théâtre Lumière in the Palais des Festivals.
The Special Mention was presented by German filmmaker Maren Ade, head of the short film jury.
As she named Ali among the honourees, Rajeev, seated among the guests, stood to a round of applause from the audience.
Later, in a heartfelt Facebook post, the director wrote simply: “This is for Bangladesh”.
This landmark recognition has sparked celebration across the Bangladeshi entertainment industry, with actors, filmmakers, and fans flooding social media to congratulate Rajeev and his team.
Actress and Rajeev’s wife, Mehazabien Chowdhury, wrote: "For the first time ever, Bangladesh has won an award at Cannes! Congratulations to Adnan Al Rajeev and Team Ali!”
Filmmaker Chayanika Chowdhury called it a “historic moment” for Bangladeshi cinema.
"Team Ali has set a new record for Bangladesh by winning a Special Mention at Cannes. Congratulations to everyone involved,” she wrote.
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