Saved events

Opening Night Screening: Dear Maloti (Priyo Maloti) + ScreenTalk with director Shankha Das Gupta (15*)

London Bengali Film Festival

,Cinema 3
Maloti stares into a mirror, bathed in soft light

Mehazabien Chowdhury provides a striking performance in this fierce drama about an expectant mother whose life spins out of control. Followed by a ScreenTalk with director Shankha Das Gupta

Despite hardships Maloti (Mehazabien Chowdhury) and her husband Polash have found solace in their loving relationship. In what should be the happiest of times celebrating their third wedding anniversary and expecting their first baby tragedy strikes. 

Already in shock and grieving Maloti must now battle against authorities, her in-laws and society to prove her husband's accidental death. 

This is the UK premiere of Dear Maloti, fresh from festival presentations around the world.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks

Please note that some scenes contain strong burn injury detail. 

Films can contain elements which some may find upsetting; from references to self-harm or suicide, to sexual violence or domestic abuse. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar.

In partnership with London Bengali Film Festival. 

Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Bangladesh
  • Director   Shankha Das Gupta
  • Runtime   1hr 56mins

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.