Meitei cinema

Meitei cinema
Maniwood
An illustration of the Maniwood clapperboard
Main distributors
  • Film Forum Manipur (FFM)
  • Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS)
Produced feature films
Total60-70[1][2]

Meitei cinema (Meitei: 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 "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

Era of celluloid classic feature films (1972-1989)

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

Actors

Actresses

Directors

Awards

National Film Awards

Bilingualism

Many Meitei language films have been made with other languages simultaneously.

Meitei and English

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

Year Title Director(s) Ref
2015 My Japanese Niece Mohen Naorem [23][24][25]

Meitei and Portuguese

Year Meitei Title Portuguese Title Director(s) Ref
2017 Nura Pakhang Eu e Tu Romi Meitei [26]

Meitei and Tamil

Year Title Director(s) Ref
1996 Language of War R.V. Ramani [27]

Meitei and Tangkhul

Year Title Director(s) Ref
2021 Nine Hills One Valley Haobam Paban Kumar [28]

Notable films

See also

References

  1. ^ "'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. ...
  2. ^ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Matamgi Manipur on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Manipuri cinema in the last three decades". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Now Showing MATAMGI MANIPUR". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Digitised Imagi Ningthem screened at Pune film fest : 15th jan14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  8. ^ "New book traces journey of Manipuri cinema". The Hindu. 6 April 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Chosen One". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  10. ^ "Manipuri feature film 'ISHANOU' recognised as World Classic". The Economic Times. 6 May 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Aribam Syam Sharma's ISHANOU recognised as World Classic". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Manipuri Film 'Ishanou' Becomes India's Only Restored Film To Be Screened At Cannes 2023". Outlook India.
  13. ^ Singh, Naorem Nishikanta (7 November 2013). "Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part II | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Manipur fable from Shrek stable - Pune-based visual designer makes region's first animation film". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  15. ^ Singh, Naorem Nishikanta (22 October 2013). "Bhumenjoy Konsam on the Chemistry of Making Keibu-Kei-Oiba – Part I | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  16. ^ Bag, Shamik (10 October 2015). "Being a movie buff in Imphal". mint. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies". East Mojo. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "major film - E-rang Classic :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Manipuri Feature Films 1972 1997 - E-rang Classic". Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Top film festival with unique selection process|Bandra Film Festival". www.bandrafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  21. ^ "Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai". 3 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  22. ^ "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  23. ^ "My Japanese Niece Movie Review (2015) - Rating, Cast & Crew With Synopsis". nettv4u. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  24. ^ Times, Manipur (19 March 2013). ""My Japanese Niece" – a masterpiece from Mohen Naorem | Manipur Times". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  25. ^ "100 Thai soldiers to act in Manipuri film 'My Japanese Niece' : 19th mar13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  26. ^ "Clã gravam video no Porto com a cantora indiana Mangka". Força de Produção (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  27. ^ "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
  28. ^ "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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