The four-day 14th International Short Film Festival began in the city on Saturday with ‘Free Film Free Expression’ slogan.
The festival was organized by Rajshahi Cholochitra Sangsad (RCS) at Lalon Shah open stage in Pathanpara area. Professor Hassan Azizul Haque inaugurated it as chief guest.
President of Ritwik Ghatak Film Society Dr FMA Zahid and President of Rajshahi University Film Society Dr Sazzad Bakul also spoke while RCS President Ahsan Kabir Liton presided over the programme.
More than 55 films of both home and abroad will be exhibited at Rajshahi’s Lalon Mancha and Borokuthi Mancha from 5.30 to 7 pm. The exhibition will remain open for all till December 6.
The event has been organized to infuse liberal beliefs among the new generation, said RCS President Ahsan Kabir Liton.