Bangladesh-France Joint Production 'The Orange' Starts Filming in Paris
Principal photography for the joint-production film 'The Orange', also known as 'Pather Bondhu', is set to begin in Paris on October 15. Directed by Swapan Ahmed, the international project stars Faizul Yamin and Swornali Choity in lead roles.
Filming for the upcoming joint-production film 'The Orange', titled 'Pather Bondhu' in Bangla, is officially scheduled to commence in Paris on October 15. The international cinematic project, which represents a collaborative production effort between Bangladesh and France, will continue its shooting schedule through November 5 across a vast array of international locations.
Ahead of the cameras rolling in the French capital, the cast and crew are scheduled to depart from Dhaka, Bangladesh, for France on October 11. The film features a principal cast that includes actors Faizul Yamin and Swornali Choity in the leading roles. On the production side, the venture is being backed from Bangladesh by Impress Telefilm Limited, marking a significant cross-cultural collaboration.
The feature film is helmed by director Swapan Ahmed, marking his third directorial venture following his previous cinematic works 'Lal Tip' and 'Porabashinee'. Speaking about the project, director Swapan Ahmed shared his personal connection to the storyline, stating that 'The Orange' or 'Pather Bondhu' aligns closely with the exact type of cinema he watches, believes in, and aspires to create. He noted that it represents a story tailored to his vision as a filmmaker and expressed a profound sense of relief that shooting is finally about to begin after working on the narrative for a long period.
Elaborating on the visual approach and narrative landscape of the film, director Swapan Ahmed explained his intention to showcase the everyday reality of France rather than presenting it merely like a tourist postcard. He highlighted that the chosen locations are authentic and grounded, encompassing streets, markets, small towns, villages, and coastal areas. According to the director, the journey of three immigrants will intertwine with diverse French landscapes—moving from urban centers to rural villages and ultimately reaching the sea—which will all become integral parts of the story.
Actor and filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed also commented on the artistic philosophy behind the project, describing it as a film that aligns with the kind of cinema he believes in creating. He emphasized that the production is designed to help audiences think, develop new perspectives, and learn to raise questions.
