Film Moyna Selected for San Giovanni Festival
The Bangladeshi feature film has secured its third official selection at an Italian cinema event.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Foreign
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The San Giovanni International Film Festival has officially selected the film Moyna for a screening. This achievement marks the third time the feature has been selected for a festival in Italy.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the growing international reach of Bangladeshi cinema as it continues to compete in prominent European film festivals.
Moyna earned three official selections in Italy, building on its previous win for Best Film Production at the Gulf of Naples International Film Festival and a semifinalist spot at the Colosseum International Film Festival.
The players
Monjurul Islam Megh
He is the director of the film Moyna and will conduct a workshop at the festival.
Marco Piras
He serves as the director of the San Giovanni International Film Festival.
Cinemaking Limited
This is a production company involved in a planned joint film project with an Italian firm.
The details
The film follows the life journey of a rural girl as she navigates and overcomes significant social barriers from childhood into adulthood. Director Monjurul Islam Megh is scheduled to attend the festival to lead a workshop during the event.
Timeline
February 14, 2025: Moyna was released in Bangladesh.
October 3, 2026: Festival director Marco Piras confirmed the film selection via email.
Industry Dynamics
This selection follows the pattern of success established by the film's prior win at the Gulf of Naples International Film Festival. The move underscores the continued expansion of Bangladeshi cinema into European markets, mirroring a trend of increasing global collaborative efforts.
International audiences interested in independent cinema can track the film's availability through future festival screenings or potential streaming releases. The director's upcoming workshop provides a specific opportunity for film students and enthusiasts to engage with the creative process.
The takeaway
This news underscores the importance of festival circuits for non-mainstream films seeking global visibility. Filmmakers often use these events to build momentum and secure future collaborative opportunities, such as the upcoming joint project between Cinemaking Limited and their Italian partners.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Times Of Bangladesh.
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