Drishya Karkhana is pleased to present a special screening of Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura (The Golden Wings of Watercocks), an acclaimed feature film written and directed by Muhammad Quayum. The screening will be followed by an open Q&A session with the director.
Event Details
Saturday, 20 June 2026
6:30 PM
Drishya Karkhana, 277/5, 3rd Floor, Katabon Dhal, (Opposite of Land Administration Training Center), Dhaka.
Free and open to all. No registration required.Film Information
Title: The Golden Wings of Watercocks
Original Title: কুড়া পক্ষীর শূন্যে উড়া
Director: Muhammad Abdul Quayum
Language: Bangla (with English Subtitles)
Country: Bangladesh
Year: 2022
Duration: 117 Minutes
Synopsis
‘The Golden Wings of Watercocks’ is a feature film based on the lives, livelihoods and battle for survival of the marginalized peasants and landless farmhands, living in the haor (marshland) areas of Bangladesh, who are historically trapped in poverty formed by the confluence of social exploitation and climate injustice.
The film illustrates the limitless capacity of the peasants for resilience to survive the most devastating calamities in the backdrop of rich folk tradition and cultural heritage.
About the Director (Muhammad Quayum)
Muhammad Quayum, an Economics graduate from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, began his foray into the cultural scene during his university days. Initiating a theatre group, he wrote and directed plays, both on the street and stage. Joining the Bangladesh Film Society in 1980, he delved into film appreciation courses and international classic film screenings. His debut film, “Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura,” earned him the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Film at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 2022 and secured the Bangladesh National Award in 2022 for Best Film and Best Screenplay.
Principal Crew
Writer: Muhammad Quayum
Cinematography: Mazaharul Raju
Editing: Arghyakamal Mitra
Sound Design: Sukanta Majumder
Music: Satyaki Banerjee
Principal Cast
- Jayita Mahalanobish
- Uzzal Kabir Himu
- Sumee Islam
- Badal Shahid
Screening & Discussion
Following the screening, audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a conversation with director Muhammad Quayum. The discussion will explore the film’s themes, production process, and the social and environmental realities that inspired its creation.
Students, filmmakers, researchers, cinephiles, and anyone interested in contemporary Bangladeshi cinema are warmly invited to join the discussion.
Venue
Drishya Karkhana
277/5, 3rd Floor, Katabon Dhal, (Opposite of Land Administration Training Center)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contact
Phone: +880 1870-476234 | +880 1773-404517
Email: drishyakarkhana@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of cinema and conversation.