A new awareness film is drawing attention to the dangers of irregular migration to Italy, highlighting the risks and consequences of attempting the journey through unsafe routes.
Titled ‘Swapno Dekhe Mon’: A Desire to Cherish’, the film was produced under an initiative by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency.
Its primary aim is to discourage people from pursuing irregular and dangerous routes to Italy and inform them about the potential hazards and hardships of such journeys.
Shahjahan Shourov wrote and directed the film. His notable screenwriting credits include ‘Dhaka Attack’, ‘Shapludu’, ‘Esha Murder’ and ‘Poran’. Artistic Communications (ArtCom) produced the film, with Masud Nixon serving as executive producer.
Shourov said the production seeks to raise awareness about the growing tendency to migrate to Italy through risky routes and the potentially devastating consequences.
Many people face serious dangers and difficulties during these journeys, and the film attempts to portray that reality through its story.
The director said the film has already completed 1,000 screenings across Bangladesh. The team is now planning screenings in different locations abroad, with its international rollout expected to begin soon.
The cast includes Mir Naufel Ashrafi Jisan, Khan Roshni, Abdullah Rana, Rebekah Rouf, Nur E Alam Nayan, Ashraful Ashish, Mostafa Prakash, Harunur Rashid, Sharmin Dipti, Sayar Niyogi, Joyita Rahman, Shaibal Sanyal, Sadek, Ananda, Apurba and Mashrif.
Hossain Arman handled cinematography, while Shahriar Rifat composed the background score. Mostafa Prakash was responsible for editing and colour grading. Hasib Hasibul worked on the AI elements, and Pranto handled CGI.
The film’s art direction was led by Md Deen Islam Samrat, with Dipti Bari handling costume design and Jewel Islam Pavel overseeing makeup.
Naeem Islam Prem took the still photographs, while Chowdhury Rifat served as focus puller. Maruf, Rakib and Bacchu worked as camera crew members. Md Mohsin was the chief lighting gaffer, assisted by Md Jilon and Ashik.
Obaidul Rahman served as production manager. Saeed Amin was the first assistant director, Faisal Khan the second assistant director, and Md Deen Islam Samrat the chief assistant director.
The film was shot in Brindaban, Sreepur, Gazipur.
