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Bangladeshi Director Wraps Up Film 'The Difficult Bride'

12/5/2025

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Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain has finished principal photography for her film “The Difficult Bride” in Dhaka.
The feminist supernatural drama stars three Bangladesh National Film Award winners and centers on Zai, a bride-to-be facing wedding rituals and emotional challenges.
Hossain has dedicated 21 years to this project and commended her cast for their emotional performances.
The film features cinematography by Golden Bear winner Leonor Teles and is produced by an international team.
Post-production is ongoing, with completion expected by March 2026, and the film will be presented at the Les Arcs Film Festival later this month.

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Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain has finished principal photography for her film “The Difficult Bride” in Dhaka.
The feminist supernatural drama stars three Bangladesh National Film Award winners and centers on Zai, a bride-to-be facing wedding rituals and emotional challenges.
Hossain has dedicated 21 years to this project and commended her cast for their emotional performances.
The film features cinematography by Golden Bear winner Leonor Teles and is produced by an international team.
Post-production is ongoing, with completion expected by March 2026, and the film will be presented at the Les Arcs Film Festival later this month.