4 Bangladeshi filmmakers participating in Cannes Docs 2026
Four Bangladeshi filmmakers are participating in Cannes Docs 2026 with their documentary film projects under a French-supported initiative.
Held alongside the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Docs is one of the world's leading platforms for documentary filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and distributors.
The festival began on Tuesday.
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The initiative was organised by Alliance Française de Chittagong in collaboration with Bisubo Art Organization and supported through the French PICC grant, said the French Embassy in Dhaka.
The selected filmmakers are Kazi Arefin Ahmed with Opekkha, Citto Aanondi (Sumaiya Binte Selim) with Blue-Collars from the Frontline, S M Kamrul Ahsan with In Search of Her, and Sumon Delwar with My Cousin.
The projects were selected through a national open call launched in September 2025, followed by a transparent and comprehensive jury evaluation process.
The four projects were chosen for their artistic merit, distinctive directorial vision, and strong potential in the international marketplace.
"These projects highlight the diversity and depth of contemporary Bangladeshi documentary storytelling, rooted in social realities while resonating globally," Alliance Française de Chittagong said.
Participation in Cannes Docs will provide the selected Bangladeshi teams with opportunities for international co-production, distribution, and long-term collaboration.
The PICC grant (Cultural and Creative Industries Program) seeks to strengthen collaboration between the French and Bangladeshi film industries through cultural exchange and professional cooperation.
The director of Alliance Française de Chittagong, Mr. Bruno Lacrampe, is leading the delegation.
