One Lokman

"One Lokman" nominated for the best children's film at Oberhausen Film Festival (2004). Filmed & Edited by Out Of Focus
with assistance by Laurent Van Lancker

Lokman is young street singer, whose talent is widely known in the neighbourhood. He lives in a slum and his accompanying musicians are his parents, who depend entirely on his singing talent as their source of revenue. The constant performing on the street prevents him from going to school regularly.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• child
• performer
• childhood
• music
• Dhaka
• Bangladesh