Topsy-Turvy

Topsy-Turvy (2024) is a documentary film directed by Mashrukur Rahman Khan rated 10.0/10.

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.

Cast

Mohammad Jishan

Villager

Milli Begum

NGO Worker

Saleha Khatun

Villager

Mohammad Bozlu Sikdar

Villager

Abul Hossain Mridha

CPP Member