Based on the life of Sheikh Hasina, 10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the film Hasina: A Daughter's Tale covers and referring to the assassination of Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of her family member in 1975. This biography based documentary tries to capture a riveting story of Hasina out of a tragic backdrop.
It demonstrates the captivating story of the Premier with a layered interpretation of her tragedies and triumphs. Dramatically, yet honestly, the documentary progresses to portray a daughter, a leader, and ultimately a person along with her multiple facets and her journey associated with the genesis of Bangladesh.
The trailer opens with a monologue from Sheikh Rehana, the sister of the Prime Minister, as she speaks of a dream filled with darkness and sorrow. "Sometimes I wish everything was a dream," she says, referring to the bloodbath of August 15, 1975, when Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members was brutally murdered.
Here Sheikh Hasina has been depicted as a person who actually connects the most with the history and inceptions of Bangladesh. The filmmaker's intention throughout the process was to convey the story in an authentic manner, unmarred by any influence which can be open to independent interpretation. Besides the history, the filmmaker sought to showcase as the uncanny and unusual sides of one of the most iconic figures of our time.
The documentary tries to convey the story in an authentic manner, unmarred by any influence, by creating a tale that has immense appeal for a wider audience sitting at home or abroad who are willing to understand and relate to Bangladesh more closely.
