Project Detail

Shongram (The Struggle)

Synopsis

Shongram is a romantic drama set during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation struggle. Karim, a British Bangladeshi, on his deathbed discloses to a daring reporter after four decades of silence, his account, loss and struggle.
A young Karim and Asha fall in love in the most testing of times. This becomes a complicated relationship, as Karim is a Muslim boy and Asha is a Hindu girl - that is just one aspect which provides a rollercoaster journey for the two protagonists. Karim is soon forced to go underground and join a small band of freedom fighters. He must play his role for the cause before he can finally search for the love of his life.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
118 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Munsur Ali
Producer
Munsur Ali
Executive Producer
Munsur Ali
Editor
Richard Gordon Colebrooke
Screenwriter
Munsur Ali
Director of Photography
Lorenzo Levrini
Production Designer
Charlene Campbell, Polash, Masud
Sound
Simon Hornett
Composer
Emon Saha, Armeen Musa
Principal cast
Anupam Kher, Asia Argento, Amaan Rezaa, Dilruba Yasmeen Ruhee

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Production Status

Production Company

Shongram Motion Pictures Ltd.

Shongram The Movie
16b Blount Street
London, E14 7BZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7423 9908

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