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The '''cinema of Manipur''' refers to the film industry of the [[Manipur]]. Manipuri cinema also known as '''Maniwood'''. |
The '''cinema of Manipur''' refers to the film industry of the [[Manipur]]. Manipuri cinema also known as '''Maniwood'''. |
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The first Manipuri film, ''[[Matamgi Manipur]]'', was released in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanglafilms.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:manipuri-cinema&catid=1:content|title=Manipuri Cinema|work=kanglafilms.com}}</ref> ''Langlen Thadoi'' (1984) is the first Manipuri colour film and was directed by M.A. Singh. ''Maipak, Son of Manipur'' is the first documentary film of Manipur, and ''Lammei'' (2002) is the first digital film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/|title=From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn’t get to play Mary Kom|date=August 17, 2014|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> As the production of digital films started, the Manipuri film industry got expanded and 40-50 are made each year. Actor, film producer and director Mr. Manoj gave the name ''' Maniwood ''' to the Manipuri cinema. |
The first Manipuri film, ''[[Matamgi Manipur]]'', was released in 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanglafilms.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:manipuri-cinema&catid=1:content|title=Manipuri Cinema|work=kanglafilms.com}}</ref> ''Langlen Thadoi'' (1984) is the first Manipuri colour film and was directed by M.A. Singh. ''Maipak, Son of Manipur'' is the first documentary film of Manipur, and ''Lammei'' (2002) is the first digital film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/|title=From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn’t get to play Mary Kom|date=August 17, 2014|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> As the production of digital films started, the Manipuri film industry got expanded and 40-50 are made each year. Actor, film producer and director Mr. [https://m.facebook.com/manojhindoo/ Manoj] gave the name ''' Maniwood ''' to the Manipuri cinema. |
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== Notable Manipuri films == |
== Notable Manipuri films == |
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The cinema of Manipur refers to the film industry of the Manipur. Manipuri cinema also known as Maniwood.
The first Manipuri film, Matamgi Manipur, was released in 1972.[1] Langlen Thadoi (1984) is the first Manipuri colour film and was directed by M.A. Singh. Maipak, Son of Manipur is the first documentary film of Manipur, and Lammei (2002) is the first digital film.[2] As the production of digital films started, the Manipuri film industry got expanded and 40-50 are made each year. Actor, film producer and director Mr. Manoj gave the name Maniwood to the Manipuri cinema.
Notable Manipuri films
| Year of release | Film | Notes | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Matamgi Manipur[3] | First Manipuri feature film. Received regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 20th National Film Awards. | Debkumar Bose |
| 1976 | Saphabee | Received regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 24th National Film Awards. | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1979 | Olangthagee Wangmadasoo | Received regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 27th National Film Awards. | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1981 | Imagi Ningthem | Received award for National Film Award for Best Child Artist (Master Leikhendra) and regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 29th National Film Awards. | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1983 | Sanakeithel | Received regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 31st National Film Awards. | M.A. Singh |
| 1984 | Langlen Thadoi | First Maniprui colour film | M.A. Singh |
| 1990 | Ishanou | Screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes International Film Festival | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 2007 | Yenning Amadi Likla | Got entry into the feature film section of the Indian Panorama of the International Film
Festival of India (IFFI) 2007. It was among 21 selected feature films. |
Mankhonmani Mongsaba |
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Received award for Best Supporting Actress (Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi) and the regional award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri Language at the 59th National Film Awards.
Selected for Indian Panorama 2011. |
Oinam Gautam Singh |
| 2012 | Leipaklei | Selected for Jeonju International Film Festival 2012 held in South Korea, 18th Kolkata
International Film Festival and 5th Guwahati Film Festival |
Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 2013 | Nangna Kappa Pakchade | Screened at 3rd Delhi International Film Festival | Mankhonmani Mongsaba |
| 2014 | Pallepfam | Got entry at the 10th edition of Habitat Film Festival 2015. The film also opened at the 2nd
edition of 'Fragrances from the Northeast', a three-day festival of cinema from the Northeast |
Wanglen Khundongbam |
| 2014 | Nongmatang | Screened at 3rd Delhi International Film Festival | Suvas E. |
See also
References
- ^ "Manipuri Cinema". kanglafilms.com.
- ^ "From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn't get to play Mary Kom". The Indian Express. August 17, 2014.
- ^ "Manipuri cinema in the last three decades". e-pao.net.
External links
- http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies
- http://www.kanglafilms.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:manipuri-cinema&catid=1:content
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