Not a Fiction


Not a Fiction is a Bangladeshi short film produced, directed, and shot by Shah Newaz Khan Cju. The film is presented in a one-shot format and addresses the issue of extrajudicial killings.

Plot

The film highlights the issue of an extrajudicial killing case. It reflects a grim reality that persists across the globe.

Cast

The cast includes:
  • Udoyon Rajib
  • Naymul Alam Mishu
  • Rudroneel Ahmed
  • Oishik Sami Ahmed
  • Zawad Soudho
  • Mithun

Production

The film was co-produced by Sadia Khalid Reeti, a film critic and FIPRESCI jury member at the Cannes Film Festival & executive produced by MD Asif. The sound design was handled by Ripon Nath and Rony Sazzad, with Rashaduzzaman Shohag in charge of color grading. The editing team comprised Leon Rozario and Tanvir Ahmed Rony, assisted by Al Amin Sumon and MD Aman Khan.

Release and screenings

Not a Fiction was selected for several film festivals, including:
It was also screened at:
The film was featured on the international OTT platform MUBI.