The Clay Bird

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Xian C @Filmclass Apr 24, 2025 Not very accessible for a western viewer. It felt like a view of backward religiosity that ends badly for adherents. Same as it ever was. See more

Jul 7, 2022 One of the best Bangladeshi movies. See more

Jul 11, 2020 Classic in Bengali film history. See more

Nov 30, 2012 It's good to see indigenous Bangladeshi cinema that tells a largely straight story. This has some performance interwoven, but is mainly the tale of a small boy sent to a madrassa school, told against a highly charged political and historical backdrop. Masud, the director, is a Muslim in a Muslim society, and clearly has little time for extreme orthodox observance. His implicit critique of his own society, produced for a home audience is powerful and effective. See more

Oct 14, 2012 Does exceptionally well portraying the struggle of one boy in understand his father's religious devotion which ultimately brings sadness to his family. See more

May 24, 2011 The Clay Bird, an examination of Islam as seen through a child's eyes in the midst of Bangladesh's violent formation, is too muddled to be truly effective. It's hard to follow the historical thrust of the story, and the various cultures, religions, and political movements aren't clearly delineated for outsiders. It's hard to imagine really appreciating the movie without being deeply invested in Bengali history. Still, the film features some touching moments, great performances from its young actors, and features some interesting insight that isn't fleshed-out or balanced enough to warrant much deliberation, but still provides a glimpse of a different, sometimes disturbing, way of life. See more

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