Mosharraf Karim and Robena Reza Jui in a still from Bangladeshi film Abarta – The Circle, officially selected for CineCi’ 2025.
Bangladeshi Film Abarta – The Circle Selected for CineCi’ 2025
Bangladeshi Film Abarta – The Circle Shines at CineCi 2025, Highlighting the Journey of Bangladeshi Cinema
Bangladeshi cinema is steadily claiming its place on the global stage. On August 2, 2025, Abarta – The Circle was a finalist at the Dallas International Film Festival. Now the film is officially selected for Italy’s CineCi’ Shortmovie CulturalClassic 2025, to be screened on September 11 in Naples.
“Behind the smoke and spices of a small kitchen, a Bangladeshi woman fights silent battles. A still from the short film Abarta – The Circle, featuring acclaimed Bangladeshi actors Robena Reza Jui and Mosharraf Karim. Photo by Anjan Karim.”
Set by the salt-worn coast of Bangladesh, Abarta follows a woman working at a humble crab-fry stall. Beneath the smoke and spices, she fights silent battles—against social pressure, broken dreams, and painful memories—while striving to carve a future for her child.
Abarta – The Circle reflects the lives of many women who carry quiet responsibilities, unspoken struggles, and hidden pain. It tells the story of a silent rebellion—one woman’s desire to break free from her past and despair, and to step into a life of hope and possibility.
“A Bangladeshi woman’s silent struggle in Abarta – The Circle, brought to life by actress Robena Reza Jui. Photo by Daniel Dany.”
Directed by Mahamudul Hasan Tipu, the film stars Robena Reza Jui, Mosharraf Karim, Saddam Mal, Ava Rani, Agragami Samya, Nizam Uddin, Almas, and others. The screenplay was written by Kazi Asad, cinematography by Daniel Danny, and art direction by Theophilus Scott. Edited by Shariful Islam Fahad, color grading by Al Mamun, sound design by Sarikuzzaman Pappu, and music by Rafiqul Islam Farhad. Assistant directors were Korib Hossain Shuvo, Maidul Islam Saif, and Axis Anik. Overall support was provided by Abu Bakar Abir.
Renowned Bangladeshi actors bring this vision to life. Robena Reza Jui delivers a powerful lead performance, while Mosharraf Karim—one of Bangladesh’s most versatile and celebrated actors—adds depth and gravitas. They are supported by talented performances from Saddam Mal, Agragami Samya, Ava Rani, and others.
“On a Bangladeshi sea beach, a vivid moment from Abarta – The Circle shows a tom-tom ride by acclaimed actor Mosharraf Karim. Photo by Daniel Dany.”
Abarta is part of a broader wave of Bangladeshi cinema reaching international audiences. Films from the country have recently been showcased at Busan, Locarno, and Cannes, signaling a growing appetite for stories rooted in Bangladeshi culture yet carrying universal resonance.
Each international selection reinforces the message: Bangladeshi films are no longer confined to local screens—they are becoming a global voice, with Abarta – The Circle standing as a proud example of this new chapter.
“Emerging Bangladeshi talent Saddam Mal acts alongside Mosharraf Karim in a compelling scene from Abarta – The Circle.”
“Official poster of CineCi’ Shortmovie CulturalClassic 2025 in Naples, Italy — featuring Abarta – The Circle (Bangladesh) alongside films from Korea, Peru, Russia, Canada, the UK, and Italy, bringing diverse stories under one global spotlight.”
