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{{About|the Manipuri-language film industry|the entire film industry of Manipur|Cinema of Manipur}} | {{About|the Manipuri-language film industry|the entire film industry of Manipur|Cinema of Manipur}} | ||
{{See|Meitei language in Bangladesh#Meitei cinema}} | {{See|Meitei language in Bangladesh#Meitei cinema}} | ||
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{{Infobox cinema market | {{Infobox cinema market | ||
| name = Meitei cinema | | name = Meitei cinema <br /> Maniwood | ||
| image = Meitei Cinema - Maniwood Clapperboard.jpg | | image = Meitei Cinema - Maniwood Clapperboard.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = An illustration of the Maniwood clapperboard | | caption = An illustration of the Maniwood clapperboard | ||
| screens = | | screens = <!-- <ref name=screens_uis>{{cite web|title=Table 8: Cinema Infrastructure - Capacity|url=http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/TableViewer/tableView.aspx?ReportId=5542|publisher=UNESCO Institute for Statistics|accessdate=5 November 2013}}</ref> --> | ||
| screens_per_capita = | | screens_per_capita = <!-- per 100,000 <ref name=screens_uis/> --> | ||
| distributors = | | distributors = <!-- {{br separated entries|entry1|entry2|entry3}} <ref name=distributors_uis>{{cite web|title=Table 6: Share of Top 3 distributors (Excel)|url=http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/ReportFolders/reportFolders.aspx|publisher=UNESCO Institute for Statistics|accessdate=5 November 2013}}</ref> --> | ||
* Film Forum Manipur (FFM) | * Film Forum Manipur (FFM) | ||
* Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) | * Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) | ||
| produced_year = | | produced_year = | ||
| produced_ref = | | produced_ref = <!-- <ref name=production_uis>{{cite web|title=Table 1: Feature Film Production - Genre/Method of Shooting|url=http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/TableViewer/tableView.aspx?ReportId=5545|publisher=UNESCO Institute for Statistics|accessdate=5 November 2013}}</ref> --> | ||
| produced_total = 60-70 | | produced_total = 60-70<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-09 |title='Mary Kom' earns Rs 28.32 cr at box office in first weekend |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/mary-kom-movie-box-office-collection-review-mumbai-manipur-136043-2014-09-09 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Business Today |language=en |quote=... Meanwhile, producers are trying to release the film in Kom's hometown, where around 60 to 70 films in Meitei language are made in a year. ...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bag |first=Shamik |date=2015-10-10 |title=Being a movie buff in Imphal |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7OfxOV3BcgFAa8ERcsf2tI/Being-a-movie-buff-in-Imphal.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| produced_fictional = | | produced_fictional = | ||
| produced_animated = | | produced_animated = | ||
| produced_documentary = | | produced_documentary = | ||
| admissions_year = | | admissions_year = | ||
| admissions_ref = | | admissions_ref = <!-- <ref name=adm_gross_uis>{{cite web|title=Table 11: Exhibition - Admissions & Gross Box Office (GBO)|url=http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/TableViewer/tableView.aspx?ReportId=5538|publisher=UNESCO Institute for Statistics|accessdate=5 November 2013}}</ref> --> | ||
| admissions_total = | | admissions_total = | ||
| admissions_per_capita = | | admissions_per_capita = | ||
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| box_office_year = | | box_office_year = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Meitei cinema''' ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|Meitei Mami Kumhei}}|}}), also known as '''Maniwood''', is the segment of [[Indian cinema]] dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the [[Meitei language]] (officially called [[Manipuri language]]), widely spoken in the state of [[Manipur]]. The popular term '''Maniwood''', is a [[portmanteau]] of "Manipuri" (official name of Meitei) and "[[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]]". Since its inception, Meitei cinema has played a significant role in the [[Meitei linguistic purism movement]], often emphasizing proper Meitei language in place of pidgin dialects. | '''Meitei cinema''' ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|Meitei Mami Kumhei}}|}}), also known as '''Maniwood''', is the segment of [[Indian cinema]] dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the [[Meitei language]] (officially called [[Manipuri language]]), widely spoken in the state of [[Manipur]]. The popular term '''Maniwood''', is a [[portmanteau]] of "Manipuri" (official name of Meitei) and "[[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]]". Since its inception, Meitei cinema has played a significant role in the [[Meitei linguistic purism movement]], often emphasizing proper Meitei language in place of pidgin dialects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bag |first=Shamik |date=2015-10-10 |title=Being a movie buff in Imphal |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7OfxOV3BcgFAa8ERcsf2tI/Being-a-movie-buff-in-Imphal.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> | ||
The origins of Meitei cinema date back to {{langnf|mni|[[Matamgi Manipur]]|Today's Manipur}}, released in 1972 as the first full-length Meitei-language film and the first film made in Manipur. | The origins of Meitei cinema date back to {{langnf|mni|[[Matamgi Manipur]]|Today's Manipur}}, released in 1972 as the first full-length Meitei-language film and the first film made in Manipur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matamgi Manipur on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/matamgi-manipur |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Moviebuff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri cinema in the last three decades |url=http://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_cinema_in_the_last_three_decades.html.. |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> The film won the President's Medal at the [[20th National Film Awards]], establishing a milestone in Manipuri cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Now Showing MATAMGI MANIPUR |url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Now_Showing_-_MATAMGI_MANIPUR |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref> Another landmark came with {{langnf|mni|[[Imagi Ningthem]]|[[My Son, My Precious]]}} in 1981, which brought international recognition by winning the [[Golden Montgolfiere]] at the 1982 [[Festival des 3 Continents]] in [[Nantes]], elevating Indian cinema on the global stage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Digitised Imagi Ningthem screened at Pune film fest : 15th jan14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=16..150114.jan14 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-06 |title=New book traces journey of Manipuri cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/new-book-traces-journey-of-manipuri-cinema/article65295376.ece |access-date=2023-07-31 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
In 1990, {{langnf|mni|[[Ishanou]]|[[The Chosen One (1990 film)|The Chosen One]]}} gained further acclaim, being screened in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the [[1991 Cannes Film Festival]]. | In 1990, {{langnf|mni|[[Ishanou]]|[[The Chosen One (1990 film)|The Chosen One]]}} gained further acclaim, being screened in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the [[1991 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Festival de Cannes: The Chosen One |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/131/year/1991.html |access-date=10 August 2009 |work=festival-cannes.com}}</ref> This film was re-recognized in [[2023 Cannes Film Festival|2023]] by [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] as a "World Classic," marking its significance as the only Indian film selected for the event that year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-06 |title=Manipuri feature film 'ISHANOU' recognised as World Classic |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/manipuri-feature-film-ishanou-recognised-as-world-classic/articleshow/100038686.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-31 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aribam Syam Sharma's ISHANOU recognised as World Classic |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/aribam-syam-sharmas-ishanou-recognised-as-world-classic |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Film 'Ishanou' Becomes India's Only Restored Film To Be Screened At Cannes 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/manipuri-film-ishanou-becomes-india-s-only-restored-film-to-be-screened-at-cannes-2023-news-284573 |website=Outlook India}}</ref> Additionally, {{langnf|mni|[[Keibu Keioiba]]|[[Tiger-Head]]}} became the first animation film in the Meitei language and in Manipuri cinema in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Naorem Nishikanta |date=2013-11-07 |title=Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part II {{!}} Manipur Times |url=https://manipurtimes.com/bhumenjoy-konsam-on-the-chemistry-of-making-keibu-kei-oiba-part-ii/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipur fable from Shrek stable - Pune-based visual designer makes region's first animation film |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/manipur-fable-from-shrek-stable-pune-based-visual-designer-makes-region-s-first-animation-film/cid/713160 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Naorem Nishikanta |date=2013-10-22 |title=Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part I {{!}} Manipur Times |url=https://manipurtimes.com/bhumenjoy-konsam-on-the-chemistry-of-making-keibu-kei-oiba-part-i/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Reflecting local culture, since 2012, Maniwood has observed a dress code guideline: “If you wear jeans thrice on screen, you have to wear Manipuri dresses four times.” This practice reflects the Maniwood culture’s dedication to representing the Manipuri lifestyle and traditional attire. According to acclaimed director [[Aribam Syam Sharma]], Meitei cinema authentically portrays the way of life and thinking of the [[Manipuris|Manipuri]] people. | Reflecting local culture, since 2012, Maniwood has observed a dress code guideline: “If you wear jeans thrice on screen, you have to wear Manipuri dresses four times.” This practice reflects the Maniwood culture’s dedication to representing the Manipuri lifestyle and traditional attire. According to acclaimed director [[Aribam Syam Sharma]], Meitei cinema authentically portrays the way of life and thinking of the [[Manipuris|Manipuri]] people.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bag |first=Shamik |date=2015-10-10 |title=Being a movie buff in Imphal |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7OfxOV3BcgFAa8ERcsf2tI/Being-a-movie-buff-in-Imphal.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Today, ''Ishanou'', ''Oneness'', and ''[[Eikhoigi Yum]]'' are among the top-rated Manipuri films on [[IMDb]] as of 2023, showcasing the enduring appeal of Meitei cinema among audiences. | Today, ''Ishanou'', ''Oneness'', and ''[[Eikhoigi Yum]]'' are among the top-rated Manipuri films on [[IMDb]] as of 2023, showcasing the enduring appeal of Meitei cinema among audiences.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 August 2023 |title=Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies |url=https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/08/22/ishanou-oneness-and-eikhoigi-yum-become-imdbs-top-3-manipuri-movies/ |access-date=23 August 2023 |work=East Mojo}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Year | ! Year | ||
! Original Title | ! Original Title <br /> {{small|(in [[Meitei script]])}} | ||
! [[Romanization]] | ! [[Romanization]] | ||
! Director | ! Director | ||
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| T.K. Films Private Ltd. | | T.K. Films Private Ltd. | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid">{{Cite web |title=major film - E-rang Classic :: E-pao Movie Channel |url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Classic/write/major_film.php |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=e-pao.org}}</ref><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic">{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Feature Films 1972 1997 - E-rang Classic |url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Classic/write/Manipuri_Feature_Films_1972_1997.php |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1973 | | 1973 | ||
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| Sajatia Pictures | | Sajatia Pictures | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1974 | | 1974 | ||
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| N.S. Films | | N.S. Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1974 | | 1974 | ||
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| Poonam Films | | Poonam Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1976 | | 1976 | ||
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| N.S. Films | | N.S. Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1979 | | 1979 | ||
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| A.T. Films | | A.T. Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White (some parts were colour) | | 35mm Black and White (some parts were colour) | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
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| 1979 | | 1979 | ||
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| N.S. Films | | N.S. Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| 1981 | | 1981 | ||
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| X-Cine Productions | | X-Cine Productions | ||
| 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup (Black and White) | | 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup (Black and White) | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1981 | | 1981 | ||
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| Anjana Films | | Anjana Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1981 | | 1981 | ||
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| Eastern Star Films | | Eastern Star Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1983 | | 1983 | ||
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| A.T.B. Films International (India) | | A.T.B. Films International (India) | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1984 | | 1984 | ||
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| Kay Pee Films International (India) | | Kay Pee Films International (India) | ||
| 16mm Convert-ed to 35mm blowup (Colour) | | 16mm Convert-ed to 35mm blowup (Colour) | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1984 | | 1984 | ||
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| Liberty Films | | Liberty Films | ||
| 35mm Black and White | | 35mm Black and White | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1987 | | 1987 | ||
| {{lang|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯏꯆꯦ ꯁꯈꯤ}}|}} | | {{lang|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯏꯆꯦ ꯁꯈꯤ}}|}} | ||
| {{lang|mni|{{Script|Latn|Eche Shakhi}}|}} | | {{lang|mni|{{Script|Latn|Eche Shakhi}}|}} | ||
| Doren Thoudam & | | Doren Thoudam & H. Ibotombi | ||
| Doren Thoudam | | Doren Thoudam | ||
| A.T.B. Films International (India) | | A.T.B. Films International (India) | ||
| 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup Colour | | 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup Colour | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1989 | | 1989 | ||
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| N.S. Films | | N.S. Films | ||
| 35mm Colour | | 35mm Colour | ||
| | | <ref name=":E-rang_Classic_Celluloid" /><ref name=":Feature_Films_Classic" /> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|| [[:en:Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show|Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show]] | || [[:en:Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show|Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show]] | ||
|| Mamta Murthy | || Mamta Murthy | ||
|| | ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top film festival with unique selection process{{!}}Bandra Film Festival |url=https://www.bandrafilmfestival.com/film-details?fried_fish |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.bandrafilmfestival.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|| 2013 | || 2013 | ||
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|[[Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?]] | |[[Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?]] | ||
|[[Priyakanta Laishram]] | |[[Priyakanta Laishram]] | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 October 2023 |title=Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai |url=https://www.eastmojo.com/entertainment/2023/10/03/manipuri-english-film-promoting-gender-neutral-fashion-to-be-screened-in-mumbai/ |access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2024 | |2024 | ||
|[[Oneness (film)]] | |[[Oneness (film)]] | ||
|[[Priyakanta Laishram]] | |[[Priyakanta Laishram]] | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 April 2022 |title=A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/a-manipur-film-tackles-sexual-identity-for-first-time-7885549/ |access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|| [[My Japanese Niece]] | || [[My Japanese Niece]] | ||
|| Mohen Naorem | || Mohen Naorem | ||
|| | ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=My Japanese Niece Movie Review (2015) - Rating, Cast & Crew With Synopsis |url=https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/english/my-japanese-niece |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Manipur |date=2013-03-19 |title="My Japanese Niece" – a masterpiece from Mohen Naorem {{!}} Manipur Times |url=https://manipurtimes.com/my-japanese-niece-a-masterpiece-from-mohen-naorem/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Thai soldiers to act in Manipuri film 'My Japanese Niece' : 19th mar13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..190313.mar13 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|| [[Nura Pakhang (Eu e Tu)|Eu e Tu]] | || [[Nura Pakhang (Eu e Tu)|Eu e Tu]] | ||
|| [[:en:Romi Meitei|Romi Meitei]] | || [[:en:Romi Meitei|Romi Meitei]] | ||
|| | ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clã gravam video no Porto com a cantora indiana Mangka |url=https://www.fproducao.pt/noticias/cla-gravam-video-no-porto-com-a-cantora-indiana-mangka_38?fbrefresh=89127348912 |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Força de Produção |language=pt}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|| Language of War | || Language of War | ||
|| R.V. Ramani | || R.V. Ramani | ||
|| | || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Films by R. V. Ramani |url=http://www.ramanifilms.com/?page_id=6 |access-date=2023-07-31 |quote=LANGUAGE OF WAR 50 minutes, Tamil/Manipuri, 1996. Photographed, Edited, Directed and Produced by R.V.Ramani}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|| [[:en:Nine Hills One Valley|Nine Hills One Valley]] | || [[:en:Nine Hills One Valley|Nine Hills One Valley]] | ||
|| [[:en:Haobam Paban Kumar|Haobam Paban Kumar]] | || [[:en:Haobam Paban Kumar|Haobam Paban Kumar]] | ||
|| | ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nine Hills, One Valley wins special mention award in NFDC's Film Bazaar Another feather in the cap for Paban Kumar |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/1/23/IMPHAL-January-22-Haobam-Paban-Kumar-s-second-narrative-feature-in-Manipuri-and-Tangkhul-language-Nine-Hills-One-Valley-received-Special-Mention-Award-in-the-Film-Bazaar-Recommends-Section-of-the-Fi.html |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| Total | 60-70[1][2] |
Meitei cinema (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), also known as Maniwood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language), widely spoken in the state of Manipur. The popular term Maniwood, is a portmanteau of "Manipuri" (official name of Meitei) and "Hollywood". Since its inception, Meitei cinema has played a significant role in the Meitei linguistic purism movement, often emphasizing proper Meitei language in place of pidgin dialects.[3]
The origins of Meitei cinema date back to Matamgi Manipur (Meitei for 'Today's Manipur'), released in 1972 as the first full-length Meitei-language film and the first film made in Manipur.[4][5] The film won the President's Medal at the 20th National Film Awards, establishing a milestone in Manipuri cinema.[6] Another landmark came with Imagi Ningthem (Meitei for 'My Son, My Precious') in 1981, which brought international recognition by winning the Golden Montgolfiere at the 1982 Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, elevating Indian cinema on the global stage.[7][8]
In 1990, Ishanou (Meitei for 'The Chosen One') gained further acclaim, being screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.[9] This film was re-recognized in 2023 by Cannes as a "World Classic," marking its significance as the only Indian film selected for the event that year.[10][11][12] Additionally, Keibu Keioiba (Meitei for 'Tiger-Head') became the first animation film in the Meitei language and in Manipuri cinema in 2009.[13][14][15]
Reflecting local culture, since 2012, Maniwood has observed a dress code guideline: “If you wear jeans thrice on screen, you have to wear Manipuri dresses four times.” This practice reflects the Maniwood culture’s dedication to representing the Manipuri lifestyle and traditional attire. According to acclaimed director Aribam Syam Sharma, Meitei cinema authentically portrays the way of life and thinking of the Manipuri people.[16]
Today, Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum are among the top-rated Manipuri films on IMDb as of 2023, showcasing the enduring appeal of Meitei cinema among audiences.[17]
History[edit | edit source]
Era of celluloid classic feature films (1972-1989)[edit | edit source]
| Year | Original Title (in Meitei script) |
Romanization | Director | Producer | Banner | Format | Note(s)/Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ꯃꯇꯝꯒꯤ ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔ | Matamgee Manipur | Deb Kumar Bose | K. Manimohan | T.K. Films Private Ltd. | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1973 | ꯕ꯭ꯔꯣꯖꯦꯟꯗ꯭ꯔꯣ ꯒꯤ ꯂꯨꯍꯣꯡꯕ | Brojendra Gee Luhongba | S.N. Chand | S.N. Chand | Sajatia Pictures | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1974 | ꯂꯝꯖꯥ ꯄꯔꯁꯨꯔꯥꯝ | Lamja Parsuram | Aribam Syam Sharma | G. Narayan Sharma | N.S. Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1974 | ꯉꯛ-ꯏ-ꯀꯣ ꯅꯪꯁꯦ | Ngak-E-Ko Nangse | S.N. Chand | W. Basant Kumar | Poonam Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1976 | ꯁꯥꯐꯕꯤ | Shaphabee | Aribam Syam Sharma | G. Narayan Sharma | N.S. Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1979 | ꯈꯨꯊꯥꯡ ꯂꯝꯖꯦꯜ | Khuthang Lamjel | G.C. Tongbra | Th. Haridas | A.T. Films | 35mm Black and White (some parts were colour) | [18][19] |
| 1979 | ꯑꯣꯂꯥꯡꯊꯥꯒꯤ ꯋꯥꯡꯃꯗꯁꯨ | Olangthagee Wangmadasoo | Aribam Syam Sharma | G. Narayan Sharma | N.S. Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1981 | ꯏꯃꯥꯒꯤ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯦꯝ | Imagee Ningthem | Aribam Syam Sharma | K. Ibohal Sharma | X-Cine Productions | 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup (Black and White) | [18][19] |
| 1981 | ꯈꯣꯟꯖꯦꯜ | Khonjel | M.Nilamani | M.Nilamani | Anjana Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1981 | ꯋꯥꯡꯃ ꯋꯥꯡꯃ | Wangma Wangma | L. Banka Sharma | L. Shyamsundar | Eastern Star Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1983 | ꯁꯅꯥꯀꯩꯊꯦꯜ | Sanakeithel | M.A. Singh | Doren Thoudam | A.T.B. Films International (India) | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1984 | ꯂꯥꯡꯂꯦꯟ ꯊꯥꯗꯣꯏ | Langlen Thadoi | M.A. Singh | Kh. Shakhi Devi | Kay Pee Films International (India) | 16mm Convert-ed to 35mm blowup (Colour) | [18][19] |
| 1984 | ꯌꯥꯏꯔꯤꯄꯣꯛ ꯊꯝꯕꯥꯜꯅꯨ | Yairipok Thambalnu | L. Banka Sharma | H. Gehendra | Liberty Films | 35mm Black and White | [18][19] |
| 1987 | ꯏꯆꯦ ꯁꯈꯤ | Eche Shakhi | Doren Thoudam & H. Ibotombi | Doren Thoudam | A.T.B. Films International (India) | 16mm Converted to 35mm blowup Colour | [18][19] |
| 1989 | ꯀꯣꯝꯕꯤꯔꯩ | Kombirei | G. Narayan Sharma | G. Narayan Sharma | N.S. Films | 35mm Colour | [18][19] |
Cast and crew[edit | edit source]
Actors[edit | edit source]
- Oken Amakcham
- Gokul Athokpam
- Gurumayum Bonny
- Shougrakpam Hemanta
- Kaiku Rajkumar
- Priyakanta Laishram
- Makhonmani Mongsaba
- Lairenjam Olen
- Hamom Sadananda
- Bijou Thaangjam
- Chinglen Thiyam
- Bonium Thokchom
- Kangabam Tomba
Actresses[edit | edit source]
- Maya Choudhury
- Leishangthem Tonthoingambi
- Abenao Elangbam
- Bala Hijam
- Lin Laishram
- Soma Laishram
- Manda Leima
- Sushmita Mangsatabam
- Biju Ningombam
- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Yengkhom Roma
- Kamala Saikhom
- Huirem Seema
- Tara
Directors[edit | edit source]
- Oken Amakcham
- Homen D' Wai
- Oinam Gautam Singh
- Romi Meitei
- Makhonmani Mongsaba
- Haobam Paban Kumar
- Aribam Syam Sharma
- Bobby Wahengbam
- Priyakanta Laishram
Awards[edit | edit source]
National Film Awards[edit | edit source]
Bilingualism[edit | edit source]
Many Meitei language films have been made with other languages simultaneously.
Meitei and English[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show | Mamta Murthy | [20] |
| 2013 | Manipuri Pony (film) | Aribam Syam Sharma | |
| 2018 | Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? | Priyakanta Laishram | [21] |
| 2024 | Oneness (film) | Priyakanta Laishram | [22] |
Meitei and Japanese[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | My Japanese Niece | Mohen Naorem | [23][24][25] |
Meitei and Portuguese[edit | edit source]
| Year | Meitei Title | Portuguese Title | Director(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nura Pakhang | Eu e Tu | Romi Meitei | [26] |
Meitei and Tamil[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Language of War | R.V. Ramani | [27] |
Meitei and Tangkhul[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nine Hills One Valley | Haobam Paban Kumar | [28] |
Notable films[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'Mary Kom' earns Rs 28.32 cr at box office in first weekend". Business Today. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
... Meanwhile, producers are trying to release the film in Kom's hometown, where around 60 to 70 films in Meitei language are made in a year. ...
- ↑ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Matamgi Manipur on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Manipuri cinema in the last three decades". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Now Showing MATAMGI MANIPUR". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Digitised Imagi Ningthem screened at Pune film fest : 15th jan14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "New book traces journey of Manipuri cinema". The Hindu. 6 April 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Festival de Cannes: The Chosen One". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ↑ "Manipuri feature film 'ISHANOU' recognised as World Classic". The Economic Times. 6 May 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Aribam Syam Sharma's ISHANOU recognised as World Classic". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Manipuri Film 'Ishanou' Becomes India's Only Restored Film To Be Screened At Cannes 2023". Outlook India.
- ↑ Singh, Naorem Nishikanta (7 November 2013). "Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part II | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Manipur fable from Shrek stable - Pune-based visual designer makes region's first animation film". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Singh, Naorem Nishikanta (22 October 2013). "Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part I | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies". East Mojo. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ↑ 18.00 18.01 18.02 18.03 18.04 18.05 18.06 18.07 18.08 18.09 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 "major film - E-rang Classic :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ↑ 19.00 19.01 19.02 19.03 19.04 19.05 19.06 19.07 19.08 19.09 19.10 19.11 19.12 19.13 19.14 "Manipuri Feature Films 1972 1997 - E-rang Classic". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ↑ "Top film festival with unique selection process|Bandra Film Festival". www.bandrafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai". 3 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ↑ "My Japanese Niece Movie Review (2015) - Rating, Cast & Crew With Synopsis". nettv4u. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Times, Manipur (19 March 2013). ""My Japanese Niece" – a masterpiece from Mohen Naorem | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "100 Thai soldiers to act in Manipuri film 'My Japanese Niece' : 19th mar13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Clã gravam video no Porto com a cantora indiana Mangka". Força de Produção (in português). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Films by R. V. Ramani". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
LANGUAGE OF WAR 50 minutes, Tamil/Manipuri, 1996. Photographed, Edited, Directed and Produced by R.V.Ramani
- ↑ "Nine Hills, One Valley wins special mention award in NFDC's Film Bazaar Another feather in the cap for Paban Kumar". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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