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Blossoms from Ash' wins the Special Jury Remi Award
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Noman Robin’s ‘Blossoms from Ash’ wins Special Jury Remi Award
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Child to Flower’: Noman Robin’s Documentary Set to Inspire UK Students
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Movie Collection
Noman Robin is a Bangladeshi filmmaker known for socially impactful films. His works include “Common Gender” (2012), the first Bangladeshi feature film about the Hijra (transgender) community; “A Quarter Mile Country” (2018), a short documentary on the Rohingya refugee crisis; and “Blossoms from Ash” (2020), a documentary continuing his focus on marginalized voices. His films have been screened internationally and highlight important human rights issues through cinema.
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Common Gender is Bangladesh’s first feature film highlighting the Hijra (transgender) community’s real lives and struggles. Bold, emotional, and groundbreaking — this film challenges stereotypes and gives voice to a community often unseen.
Adventure | Comedy Movie | 38 min
A different Bangladeshi movie. Directed by: Noman Robin. “PIRATES – The Blood Secret” Script, Dialogue, Screenplay & Direction: Noman Robin Cinematographer: Jahed Nannu DOP: Rafikul Islam Raf Costume: Emon, SRK Rana
drama | Movie | 51 min
Common Gender
Plot/Significance: A groundbreaking Bangladeshi feature considered the first in the country to portray the lives of transgender (Hijra) people with transgender performers in lead roles. It tells the tragic love story of a Hijra woman and a Hindu man and sparked cultural conversations in Bangladesh and abroad.
Reception & Impact: Released in June 2012 in Bangladesh; later screened in the U.S. It gained attention for its social message and grassroots distribution, initially shown in six local cinemas before going wider due to popularity.
Documentary short | 34 min
A Quarter Mile Country
The film centers on Mona, a simple young man who migrated from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a child in search of work. Now employed as a housekeeper for an unscrupulous businessman, he witnesses the dire plight of the Rohingya refugees who have taken shelter in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, since August 25, 2017.
Despite orders from his employer to stay away, Mona ventures daily into the refugee camps. He comforts the children, helps them gather relief provisions, and offers moments of joy amid widespread suffering.
Tensions run high in the region—rising prices, deforestation, and increasing crime have strained local sentiments toward the refugees. Mona becomes intertwined with a Rohingya family when he helps a young boy named Rabiul. Through this connection, he meets Rabiul’s sister and ultimately marries her, hoping to provide her with a safer life.
Documentary | 52 min
Blossoms from Ash
Mighty Eighty is a documentary about Bob Hopkins, an 80-year-old philanthropist and educator in Dallas. It highlights his lifelong dedication to teaching, writing, and leading nonprofit projects.
Director Noman Robin also shows Hopkins’ personal life, including his early morning routine and his partner Robert Whisnant.
The film explores Hopkins’ vision of “Bobolonians,” a simple, sustainable community free from modern vices.
Key moments include a tribute to his book Philanthropy Understood and a spirited Flamenco dance, showcasing his vibrant spirit.
Emotional moments include a public tribute for Hopkins’ latest book, Philanthropy Understood, and his joyful Flamenco dance, reflecting his enduring spirit.more Short.
Documentary | 43 min
Mighty Eighty
Mighty Eighty is a documentary about Bob Hopkins, an 80-year-old philanthropist and educator in Dallas. It highlights his lifelong dedication to teaching, writing, and leading nonprofit projects.
Director Noman Robin also shows Hopkins’ personal life, including his early morning routine and his partner Robert Whisnant.
Key moments include a tribute to his book Philanthropy Understood and a spirited Flamenco dance, showcasing his vibrant spirit.
Reception & Impact: Released in June 2012 in Bangladesh; later screened in the U.S. It gained attention for its social message and grassroots distribution, initially shown in six local cinemas before going wider due to popularity.
Awards


Noman Robin’s documentary Blossoms from Ash won the Special Jury Remi Award in the Political/International Issues category at the 53rd WorldFest–Houston International Film Festival in 2020—a distinguished platform likened to the “Oscars for documentary films.” He became the first Bangladeshi to receive this honor.


Independent Achievement Award in Filmmaking
International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) 2024
At the 2024 IFFM, Noman Robin earned the Independent Achievement Award in Filmmaking for his documentary Mighty Eighty This recognition highlights his continuing impact on international film platforms.


BEST DIRECTOR AWARD 2019
At the 2019, Noman Robin earned the Best Director Award for his documentary Quarter Mile Country This recognition highlights his continuing impact on international film platforms.
Testimonial
Noman Robin’s work doesn’t just entertain—it transforms. His vision and storytelling spark conversations that matter and leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide
Noman Robin’s work doesn’t just entertain—it transforms. His vision and storytelling spark conversations that matter and leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide







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