Bangladeshi documentary ‘Munni’ wins Think-Film Impact Award at Cannes

Bangladeshi documentary "Munni" won the Think-Film Impact Award at this year's Cannes Docs, Docs-in-Progress, Showcase South Asia, in Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes.  It was selected for Showcase South Asia, in collaboration with the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh.

The film is produced by Abu Shahed Emon and directed by Tahrima Khan. "Munni" follows the life of a child bride who goes on to become an inspirational football coach and protector at an all-girl sports academy.

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Munni won the award among 32 selected projects. Photo: Collected from Facebook.

The Think-Film Impact Award consists of a strategic impact workshop and an impact pitching coaching session. "Munni" won the award among 32 selected projects.