'Mainkar Chipay' now streaming on ZEE5 Global
ZEE5 Global, the major OTT platform for South Asian content, on Monday released its first Bangladeshi Original, 'Mainkar Chipay'. Directed by internationally acclaimed young filmmaker Abrar Athar, the short film is a situational thriller and dark comedy starring Afran Nisho, Sariful Raz and Shamol Mawla, reports UNB. The edgy thriller will also start to see the three actors share screen space for the first time.
The movie showcases Afran Nisho in an totally new avatar as he drags Sariful Razz, an addict and Shamol Mawla, a peddler right into a 'Mainkar Chipay' situation. The film has an entertaining and powerful storyline which also shows how drugs can lead people right into a deadly trap and will be loved by its audiences.
Shot in a minimalist format, the 40-minute film was completed in only four days across four spots during the lockdown, adhering to all of the necessary guidelines. Apart from having an interesting script and extremely quirky characters, the film has been given a unique treatment using camera lenses from the '60s to create an indie retro look.
