Nana: A Tale of Us

Nana: A Tale of Us
Film poster
Directed byTiakümzük Aier
Written byLimatula Longkümer
Produced byAoyimti Youth Ministry
StarringZhokhoi Chüzho
Mengu Süokhrie
Watipongla Kichü
Ariensa Longchar
Bokavi Swü
CinematographyMT Akum Aier
Edited byMT Akum Aier
Music byAkok Imsong
Atsa Lang Roths
Along Longchar
Production
companies
Dreamz Unlimited - Nagaland
Rain Drops Entertainment
Release date
  • 18 July 2017 (2017-07-18)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageNagamese
Budget₹ 2.5 million (25 lakhs)

Nana: A Tale of Us is a 2017 Indian Nagamese drama film directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. The film stars Zhokhoi Chüzho, Mengu Süokhrie, Watipongla Kichü, Ariensa Longchar and Bokavi Swü.

With a production budget of ₹2.5 million or 25 lakhs, it was the most expensive Naga film to be produced at the time of its release.[1] Upon its release on 18 July 2017, Nana: A Tale of Us achieved critical and commercial success in the state.[2]

Premise

Nana: A Tale of Us tells of community, love and forgiveness through the story of a family living in rural Nagaland. The film begins at the juncture of the impending State elections and quietly leads us through events that affect its characters to make certain life decisions.

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Imkong Longchar as Ato, Nana's maternal Uncle
  • Ariensa Longchar as Thiru
  • Bokavi Swü as Dr. Ramok
  • Imnasenla Aier as Miss Grace, Ato's love interest
  • Chubatemjen as Mr. Thensa, Miss Grace's father
  • Alfrit Chishi as Mad Man

Production

Filming

The film took 11 months to complete. It took 15 days to shoot. The whole crew stayed at Impur Mission Centre and the major portion was shot at Süngratsü village. The rest was shot at Mopungchuket village and Mokokchung.[3]

Soundtrack

The background score is composed by Akok Imsong, Atsa Lang Roths and Along Longchar.

The song titled ‘Something New’ performed by Jonathan Yhome is the theme song of the film.[4]

Release

The trailer of the film was released on 9 April 2017 and the film was released on 18 July 2017.[5][6] In February 2021, Aoyimti Youth Ministry released the film on the YouTube platform.[7]

Reception

Critical response

Film Critic Dr. Piyush said that the film is one of the Finest Films to come out of India this year.[8]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2017 Edinburgh Festival of Indian Films and Documentaries Golden Calton Best Director Tiakümzük Aier[9] Won
2021 2021 Prag Cine Awards Best Film North East Nana: A Tale of Us[10] Won
Best Director North East Tiakümzük Aier Nominated
Best Actress North East Mengu Süokhrie Nominated
Best Actor North East Zhokhoi Chüzho Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Team NANA - Up-Close and Personal - Dreamz Unlimited". YouTube. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Caught in the chaos". The Statesman. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  3. ^ "A short write up on Dreamz unlimited and when it was incepted?". www.thenortheastwindow.com. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. ^ "On Following Your Dreams And Becoming a Full-Time Musician : Jonathan Yhome". Roots & Leisure. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Nana: A Tale Of Us Trailer Released".
  6. ^ "Naga film 'Nana: A Tale Of Us' released". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  7. ^ "'NANA – a tale of us' released on YouTube; find link to watch here". Inside NE. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Nagaland's Little Film Of Big Hope". Orissa Post. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Nagaland film 'Nana: A Tale of Us' dazzles Edinburgh, top prize for Director Tiakumzuk". The Naga Republic. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  10. ^ "'Nana- A tale of us' wins best film at Prag Cine Award". Nagaland Post. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.