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Liberation DocFest Bangladesh

Liberation DocFest Bangladesh is a documentary film festival dedicated to stories of liberation, human rights, justice, and dignity. Organized by the Liberation War Museum, it connects global voices through cinema that bears witness, preserves memory, and inspires dialogue.

13th Liberation DocFest, Bangladesh 2026

The 13th Liberation DocFest, Bangladesh 2026 brings together urgent stories of resistance, memory, justice,...

Program Schedule

Day 01: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Venue
Main Auditorium, Liberation War Museum.
F11/A-B, Sher-E-Banglanagar, Agargaon, Dhaka.
5:00-6:00 PM

Opening Program

5:00-6:00 PM
- Screening

Generational Memory

Day 02: Friday, 30 October 2026
Venue 02
Auditorium Nouvelle Vague, Alliance Française DE Dhaka.
26 Mirpur Road (Corner of road no. 3) Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Venue 03
Seminar Hall, Liberation War Museum.
F11/A-B, Sher-E-Banglanagar, Agargaon, Dhaka.
4:00-5:00 PM
- Seminar

Connecting with the Memory of 1971 in the Classroom through Documentary Film.

Day 03: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Venue 01
Main Auditorium, Liberation War Museum.
F11/A-B, Sher-E-Banglanagar, Agargaon, Dhaka.
5:00-6:00 PM
- Special Screening

Sultana's Dream - New Voices, Intimate Realities

A Pony (8 Mins) â–ª Dear R2Ï€ (7 Mins) â–ª Eksha (5 Mins) â–ª Equity (3 Mins) â–ª Last Ray of Light Before Dusk (7 Mins) â–ª Rahir Ma (7 Mins) â–ª The River Under Skin (4 Mins) â–ª Untitled (4 Mins) â–ª Where Have All the Women Gone? (4 Mins)

6:00-7:30 PM

Closing Program

View the complete event schedule below, including event times, dates, and venue details. You can also download the schedule chart for easy reference.

13th DocFest - Shortlist National Films

Bengal Memory

The Taste of Honey (2024) Full Version

Crops of Solidarity

Topsy-Turvy (Uthal Pathal)

Forget-Me-Not

Basanti: A Struggle for Spring

13th Liberation DocFest Shortlist

National Competition

Celebrating Bangladesh’s documentary voices, this competition showcases powerful films exploring people, histories, cultures, struggles, and the country’s evolving realities.

International Competition

The International Competition brings global documentary voices together, exploring diverse realities, urgent questions, and human stories that transcend borders and foster dialogue.

Best of Fest

Best of Fest showcases exceptional documentaries distinguished by artistic vision, originality, storytelling, and emotional resonance, offering unforgettable cinematic experiences.

Award Winners of 12th Liberation DocFest Bangladesh 2024

AwardsBest Film - National Competition

The Scrap

AwardsYouth Jury Award - International

The Mother of Migration

AwardsYouth Jury Award - National

The Country & Co.

AwardsBest Film - International Competition

Taxibol

Audience Choice AwardAwards

Banyan – A Silent Witness