As Cyclone Remal approached, we arrived in Debpur village of Dhankhali Upazila, Bangladesh. What struck us immediately was the stark contrast between the official warnings of impending devastation and the villagers' apparent lack of preparedness. Over the following days, amidst the unfolding chaos, we documented the lives of individuals as they grappled with the imminent threat of destruction. The film captures the overbearing anxiety that grips entire communities in the face of an approaching cyclone. Through intimate encounters, and candid interviews, we witness firsthand the resilience and fear of those directly in Remal's path. Their voices echo the overwhelming power of nature and the human spirit in adversity.

Topsy-Turvy (2024)

Cyclone Remal rages on the coast of Patuakhali, the villagers are pushed through the edge to survive the storm.

★ 10/10 June 23, 2024 27 min

Documentary

Director: Mashrukur Rahman Khan  ·  Writer: Mashrukur Rahman Khan

As Cyclone Remal approached, we arrived in Debpur village of Dhankhali Upazila, Bangladesh. What struck us immediately was the stark contrast between the official warnings of impending devastation and the villagers' apparent lack of preparedness. Over the following days, amidst the unfolding chaos, we documented the lives of individuals as they grappled with the imminent threat of destruction. The film captures the overbearing anxiety that grips entire communities in the face of an approaching cyclone. Through intimate encounters, and candid interviews, we witness firsthand the resilience and fear of those directly in Remal's path. Their voices echo the overwhelming power of nature and the human spirit in adversity.

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Director

Mashrukur Rahman Khan

Cast

Mohammad Jishan Villager Milli Begum NGO Worker Saleha Khatun Villager Mohammad Bozlu Sikdar Villager Abul Hossain Mridha CPP Member