Dhaka, July 12 -- Bangladeshi documentary titled 'A Journey Never Told', directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand, said a press release.

Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh.

With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.

The documentary explores the post-retirement life of an elderly man who, despite living with family, finds himself increasingly isolated.

Inspired by her own father's experiences, Sharmin portrays how ageing often leads to a quiet emotional distance from loved ones.

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