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Bangladeshi filmmaker Rakayat Rabbi wins Best Director at Venice award

Bangladeshi filmmaker Rakayat Rabbi has been awarded Best Director at the Venice award for his film 'The Sweetness of Air: Hawai Mitha'.

The Business Standard ยท 12 September 2026, 10:55 AM

Filmmaker Rakayat Rabbi has secured the Best Director award at the Venice award ceremony. He received the accolade for his film 'The Sweetness of Air: Hawai Mitha'. The movie is set against a wartime backdrop and delves into the psychological experiences of a child.