Monjurul Islam Megh-directed film “Moyna” (I want to be a Mother) won the Special Mention Feature Film award at the Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival in Italy. The 10th edition of the festival was held from 11 to 14 June in Naples city.

About the award, Monjurul Islam Megh said, “It is a great pleasure that Bangladeshi cinema is competing with international films. Winning an award increases the responsibility. Hopefully, my next film will be better. The movie is made for all types of audiences. I believe “Moyna” will be appreciated in the country as like in international film festivals.”

Producer of the film, Alim Ullah Khokon said, “Moyna” has got the censor clearance from Bangladesh Film Censor Board. It will be released in the country’s theatres next September. Before that, the movie will participate in some international film festivals. 

Earlier, “Moyna” won the best film production award at the 25th EMMA’S BBC Festival of Multicultural 2023 in London. The film will also participate in the 21st Aporia International Village Film Festival in Korea in August.

Based on Alim Ullah Khokon’s story, Megh has written the screenplay and dialogues of the film.

The film stars Raj Ripa, Kayes Arju, Aman Reza, Affan Mitul, Jilani, Momena Chowdhury, Nader Chowdhury, Subrata, Suchona, Khalilur Rahman Qadri, Shishir and child artist Jannatul Bhor.