A tree without roots

Description

Majid, a traveling Mullah (religious leader), comes across a rural village in East Bengal. When he convinces the villagers that an old tomb within their village houses the remains of a holy man, they turn it into a shrine and he becomes their religious leader, urging them to live as devout Muslims and berating them when they have strayed. However, Majid himself proves to have questionable morals. This film is based on Syed Waliullah's novel of the same title. Awards/Festivals: Jury's Special Mention, 1st International Film Festival, Dhaka; London International Film Festival; Rotterdam International Film Festival; Montreal International Film Festival; Quebec International Film Festival; Cinenouvo International Film Festival; Jeonju International Film Festival; Fukuoka International Film Festival; Delhi International Film Festival.

Runtime

109 min

Creator

Mokāmmela, Tānabhīra. drt

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

2001

Database

Alexander Street

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