The acclaimed Bangladeshi film ‘1971 Shei Shob Din,’ directed by Hridi Huq, is scheduled to be screened at the Cinemark Pflugerville 20 and XD in Texas, USA, today.

Released on August 18, 2023, the film portrays the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, focusing on the lives and emotional struggles of two middle-class families.

At the special screening, director and actress Hridi Huq, producer Kamruzzaman Ronnie, and Austin premiere organiser Subir Roy will speak at the event held in Auditorium 16.

Subir Roy noted that not only the Bangladeshi community in Austin but also audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds have shown strong interest to experience the film.

Hridi Huq stated that from international festivals to audience screenings, the response to the film has been truly overwhelming, and she hopes the audience will enjoy it.

Presented by Ticket Productions, ‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ has been screened across multiple countries and has earned several international accolades. These include recognition from the Swedish International Film Festival, Kookai International Film Festival, London Bengali Film Festival, Lulea International Film Festival, Reels International Film Festival, Indian Independent Film Festival, The Choice International Film Festival, Bettiah International Film Festival, Nawada International Film Festival, Asian Talent International Film Festival, La Boheme Cinema Film Festival, and other global platforms and successful screenings in Australia, Europe, and major cities in the United States—including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.