On the fifth day of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), audiences will be treated to a vibrant showcase of global cinema, with films from Bangladesh and several Asian and European countries being screened across multiple venues in the capital. The day’s lineup features works from countries including the Philippines, China, Iran and Turkey, alongside notable local productions.

One of the highlights of the day is the screening of “Agontuk”, directed by Sumon Dhar and starring Puja Chery. In total, 21 films will be screened across five venues. The Bangladesh National Museum will host ten screenings, with five films each at its Main Auditorium and Sufia Kamal Auditorium. The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will screen four films, while Alliance Française de Dhaka will host three screenings. Stamford University Bangladesh will also present four films throughout the day.

The festival will continue until January 18, promising audiences an expansive and diverse cinematic experience.

Here’s the full list of films scheduled for today:

Venue: Bangladesh National Museum, Main Auditorium

Film: Fabula 

Time: 10: 30 am

Film: Hello 

Time: 1:00 pm

Film: Hao Hao Shuo Zai Jian (The Shore of Life)

Time: 4:00 pm

Film: Shobder Opare (Can You Hear Me?)

Time: 5:30 pm

Film: Agontuk

Time: 7:00 pm

National Museum- Sufia Kamal Auditorium

Film: As Aves (The Birds)

Time: 10:30 am

Film: Uzori Vlyublennosti (The Shades of Young Love)

Time: 1:00 pm

Film: The Wheelbarrow

Time: 3:00 pm

Film: The Guardian of Stories 

Time: 5:00 pm

Film: Republic of Pipolipinas 

Time: 7:00 pm

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, National Art Gallery Auditorium

Film: Qu Kan Da Hai (Water Can Go Anywhere)

Time: 10: 30 am

Film: OT (Burning)

Time: 1:00 pm

Film: Two Mothers

Time: 3:00 pm

Film: Tri Svadbi I Odin Pobeg (3 Weddings and One Escape)

Time: 5:00 pm

Alliance Francaise de Dhaka

Film:  Republic of Pipolipinas
Time:  10:30 am
 Film: Shohar-E Setareh (The Husband)

Time:  2:30 pm

 Film:  Sindhu ji Goonj (Indus Echoes)
Time: 4:30 pm

Stamford University Bangladesh Auditorium, Siddeswari Road

Film: Bi Ru Fu Zi (My Father’s Son)

Time:  11:00 am

Film:  Annem Hakkinda (About My Mom)
 Time: 1:00 pm

Film: Timi’r Gaan (Song of Whales)

Time:  3:00 pm

Film:  Prachir (The Wall)
Time: 5:00 pm

All screenings listed above are free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.