Bangla is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Phaim Bhuiyan and co-written by him and Vanessa Picciarelli. The film follows the life of Phaim, a young Muslim of Bengali origin, who is born in Italy but lives in Rome's multiethnic Torpignattara neighbourhood with his close-knit family. He works as a museum steward and plays in a band where he meets Asia, a free-spirited Italian woman. Despite their differences, the two feel an instant attraction towards each other.
However, the couple faces a major obstacle in their relationship - Phaim's strict adherence to Islam's rules, which forbids premarital sex and relationships. As they grow closer, Phaim struggles to balance his love for Asia and his cultural and religious obligations to his family and community. He embarks on a journey to explore his own convictions and reconciling his beliefs with his heart's yearnings.
Throughout the movie, the audience sees the perspective of a young Muslim living in a foreign country who is caught between two worlds. It sheds light on the issues of identity, cultural differences, and generational gaps that arise in immigrant communities living in Western societies.
The film has received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the struggles of being a Muslim in Italy and its representation of the complexities of relationships between individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds. The movie's lead actor, Phaim Bhuiyan, also received recognition for his outstanding performance as himself in the lead role.
