Beyond Blast
| Beyond Blast | |
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| Directed by | Saikhom Ratan |
| Written by | Saikhom Ratan & Akee Sorokhaibam (Research & Script) |
| Produced by | K. Sushila Leima |
| Cinematography | Saikhom Ratan |
| Edited by | Saikhom Ratan |
| Music by | Mocha Kangjam Sound Design: Akee Sorokhaibam |
Production company | Luwang Apokpa Mamikol |
Release date |
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Running time | 52 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Beyond Blast is a 2021 Manipuri documentary film produced by Konjengbam Sushila Leima and directed by Saikhom Ratan, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol.[1] The film was selected in the non-feature section of the Indian Panorama at the 53rd International Film Festival of India 2022.[2][3][4] It won the Best Biographical Film award at the 69th National Film Awards.[5] The film got official selection at the 13th Festival of South Asian Documentaries 2022, Kathmandu.[6]
Synopsis
[edit]The film is a biographical documentary on the artist Konthoujam Maikel Meetei.
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 69th National Film Awards | Best Biographical Film | [7] |
| Port Blair International Film Festival 2021 | Best Documentary Feature Film | |
| Goa International Film Festival 2021 | Best Director of Photography | |
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Film on Social Issues | [8][9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Saikhom Ratan's "Beyond Blast": A moving documentary on artist Maikel Konthoujam". northeastfilmjournal.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "'Beyond Blast', Manipuri non-feature film, to be screened at IFFI 2022 Indian Panorama". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri documentary film 'Beyond Blast' selected for screening at 53rd IFFI". ukhrultimes.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "'Beyond Blast', a Manipuri documentary gets selected for Indian Panorama". thenewsmill.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Two Manipuri films win big at 69th National Film Awards". Northeast Now. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "2 films from Manipur make the cut". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Two Manipur filmmakers bag national film awards". The Assam Tribune. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022". www.eastmojo.com. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Beyond Blast at IMDb