Summaries

The film brings us into the world of two Bangladeshi folk musicians. Matal Rajjak Dewan, the 'drunk poet', is honoured with a shrine after his death. His student, Abdul Hai Dewan, calls his teacher 'my Allah' and continues to sing his songs of tolerance, mysticism and love at all-night celebrations and debates.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • muslim
  • spiritual
  • shrine
  • guru
  • world music
Genres
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 13, 2005
Countries of origin Canada Bangladesh
Official sites Official site
Language English Bengali
Production companies Morning Glory Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 2m
Color Color
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