Liberation DocFest Bangladesh () is an annual documentary film festival held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Previously known as the International Festival of Docufilms on Liberation and Human Rights, it is one of the recognized film events in Bangladesh, dedicated to documentary cinema, seeking to highlight the struggle for the liberation and human rights of people in various parts of the world and its contemporary significance. The festival was established by the Liberation War Museum, a people's museum dedicated to highlighting the history of Bangladesh’s struggle for Independence.
Awards The festival authority invites films from all over the world to participate in different sections. The awards consist of award money, a crest and a certificate. The sections are: National Competition - The selection committee shortlists 5 films for this category from the Bangladeshi films submitted to the festival. Independent national juries judge this diverse selection and announce the best film. The National Best Film award carries a cash prize of BDT 100,000. International Competition - The film selection committee shortlists 7 films for this category from the various international films submitted to the festival. An independent international jury board evaluates these shortlisted films and announces the best film. The International Best Film award carries a cash prize of USD 1000. Youth Jury Award (National and International) - A jury board made up of young festival volunteers selects one national and one international film from the films submitted to the festival. Only certificates are presented as the Youth Jury Awards.
Festival editions The following is a list of all Liberation DocFest Bangladesh editions since 2006.
Edition Dates Best Film National Best Film International Notes Sources 1st 2006 2nd 2007 3rd 2008 4th 2009 5th 2010 6th 2011 7th April 18–22, 2019 Merciless Mayhem Screened 35 films 8th June 16–20, 2020 Khunti (Road to Roots) Highways of Life Screened 70 films 9th June 08–12, 2021 Why Not 3 Logical Exits Screened 110 films 10th March 11–15, 2022 The Revamp POSTPONED Screened 140 films from 48 countries 11thMarch 09–13, 2023(No Award, only Jury Special Mention) Bokul's SagaKarim Screened 91 films from 39 countries12thApril 18–22, 2024TaxibolThe Scrap Screened 36 films from 22 countries
See also Dhaka International Film Festival Hill Film Festival National Film Awards (Bangladesh) Babisas Award
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