Dr. Shariful Islam Represents North South University at 78th Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France — Dr. Shariful Islam assistant professor in the Media, Communication and Journalism programs under the Political Science and Sociology (PSS) Department at North South University (NSU) delivered an insightful talk on South Asian cinema during the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Film Festival held annually in France is one of the most renowned platforms in global cinema. Dr. Islam’s participation highlights the growing influence and global recognition of South Asian film narratives, as well as the academic engagement of North South University in international cultural discourse.
His address explored the evolving identity, representation, and global positioning of South Asian films, fostering dialogue among filmmakers, scholars, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world.
This milestone further underscores NSU’s commitment to global academic outreach, creative scholarship and cross-cultural collaboration.