By Farid Ahmad

Waiting for Winter

Impact days 2023 Movie

Bangladesh is the world’s largest river delta, where devastating floods occur every summer. When winter arrives, an island reappears in the Jamuna River, and Arifa, a 35 year old homeless single mother fights for her dignity, freedom and for a safe home in a world where all odds are against her.

Country : Bangladesh
Original language : Bengali
Director
Farid Ahmad (Bangladesh)
Producers
Salma Sonia (Bangladesh)
Vincent Wang (France)
Noyakar Productions
House on Fire
Duration
90'
Production status
In production
Completion
December 2024
Impact Statement
We want to see an alternative support system initiated to protect displaced families who are affected by climate change and natural disasters, so that their families don't break down and women don't turn into single mothers. We want to see homeless women, especially single mothers, rehabilitated to government housing projects on an urgent basis. The safety of single mothers must be ensured by law so that they feel secure in their community. If a mother is vulnerable, her children will be vulnerable, too. We want to see this cycle of vulnerability stop. We also would like to see women engaging in socio-political activities so that they get connected. We would like to show the effects of climate change at personal and family levels. Thus, we would like to raise awareness and help formulate inclusive policies about climate change internationally.