About

Cinema Shobar was born from a passion to make meaningful cinema accessible to all. Driven by a commitment to cultural enrichment and community engagement, we aim to bring the transformative power of film to every corner of Bangladesh.

Cinema Shobar truly connects independent films to communities that otherwise would never have the access.

Rifat Anik

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Community Screenings

We organize screenings in remote, vulnerable, and rural communities, as well as schools, ensuring that independent films reach those who need them most.

Close-up of a vintage projector casting a bright beam onto a white sheet hung between trees.
Close-up of a vintage projector casting a bright beam onto a white sheet hung between trees.

Our Projects

Find out more about our projects across Bangladesh.

A lively outdoor film screening in a village, with families seated on mats under string lights.
A lively outdoor film screening in a village, with families seated on mats under string lights.
Film Screenings

Community gatherings to watch curated films.

A projector casting a vibrant movie scene onto a white sheet hung between trees.
A projector casting a vibrant movie scene onto a white sheet hung between trees.
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A podcast host speaking into a microphone with headphones, surrounded by film posters.
A podcast host speaking into a microphone with headphones, surrounded by film posters.
A group of villagers smiling and discussing a film after a screening event.
A group of villagers smiling and discussing a film after a screening event.
Digital Media

Free films and engaging cinema podcasts.

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