Topsy-Turvy
“Cyclone Remal rages on the coast of Patuakhali, the villagers are pushed through the edge to survive the storm.”
2024•27m•10.0•Released
Documentary
As Cyclone Remal approached, we arrived in Debpur village of Dhankhali Upazila, Bangladesh. What struck us immediately was the stark contrast between the official warnings of impending devastation and the villagers' apparent lack of preparedness. Over the following days, amidst the unfolding chaos, we documented the lives of individuals as they grappled with the imminent threat of destruction. The film captures the overbearing anxiety that grips entire communities in the face of an approaching cyclone. Through intimate encounters, and candid interviews, we witness firsthand the resilience and fear of those directly in Remal's path. Their voices echo the overwhelming power of nature and the human spirit in adversity.
Director
Mashrukur Rahman Khan
Writer
Mashrukur Rahman Khan
Budget
$0M
Languages
Bengali
Studio
Stories of Change
Cast
Mohammad Jishan
Villager
Milli Begum
NGO Worker
Saleha Khatun
Villager
Mohammad Bozlu Sikdar
Villager
Abul Hossain Mridha
CPP Member
Production
Company
Stories of Change
Company
Perception Films
Producer
Rifat Abrar Anik
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