Underplayed Gems

A Kind of Childhood (2002)

A Kind of Childhood poster
Directed by
Catherine Masud, Tareque Masud
Genre
drama film
Country
Bangladesh
Runtime
51 min
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How it feels

The film follows the daily life of a young boy growing up in a rural Bangladeshi village. It shows his experiences with family, school, and the natural world around him.

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What happens

A Kind of Childhood is a 2002 Bangladeshi drama film directed by the husband and wife duo Tareque and Catherine Masud. The film was awarded the Jury Prize at the International Video Festival of India in 2003. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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