Song of Freedom (1995)

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This historic film, completed in 1995 by filmmaking duo Tareque Masud and Catherine Masud tells the true story of a troupe of singers traveling through the refugee camps and zones of war during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The film blends documentary and fictional genres in a musical structure to tell the story of the birth of a nation and the ideals of secularism and tolerance on which it was founded. The filmmakers combined footage of the cultural troupe and their activities, shot by American filmmaker Lear Levin in 1971, with historic footage collected from archives around the world, to create “Muktir Gaan” (Song of Freedom).

Director: Catherine Masud, Tareque Masud
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:
Production: Audiovision
Country: Bangladesh
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song of Freedom about?
This historic film, completed in 1995 by filmmaking duo Tareque Masud and Catherine Masud tells the true story of a troupe of singers traveling through the refugee camps and zones of war during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The film blends documentary and fictional genres in a musical structure to tell the story of the birth of a nation and the ideals of secularism and tolerance on which it was founded. The filmmakers combined footage of the cultural troupe and their activities, shot by American filmmaker Lear Levin in 1971, with historic footage collected from archives around the world, to create “Muktir Gaan” (Song of Freedom).
Who directed Song of Freedom?
Song of Freedom was directed by Catherine Masud, Tareque Masud.
How long is Song of Freedom?
Song of Freedom has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Song of Freedom?
Song of Freedom is a Documentary, War film.
Where was Song of Freedom produced?
Song of Freedom was produced in Bangladesh.