Eewai

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Eewai: The Ripple
Eewai Film Poster.jpg
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Directed by Kh. Bishwamittra
Screenplay byKh. Bishwamittra
Story byRebika Okram
Produced bySamir Thingbaijam
Starring Leishangthem Tonthoi
CinematographyRomen
Edited byMohendro (KAMS)
Music byMichael Ngangom
Production
company
Nongdol Mamikol
Release date
  • 26 June 2022 (2022-06-26)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 Manipuri short film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra. [1] It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol. [2] [3] The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest -Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival- India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022. [4] [5]

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Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 in Short and Documentary Panorama section. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.

Synopsis

The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei community of Manipur, a baby who dies earlier than he attains the age of three years is taken into account a nasty omen to the household and all customary post-mortal ceremonies are deprived. However, for a mom, her child shall all the time be her little one without contemplating the age.

Cast

Accolades

The film won several awards in different categories at several international film festivals held in India and abroad.

AwardCategoryWinner's NameRef.
11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022Honorable Jury Mention [6]
International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022Semi Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022Best Experimental Film Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Goa International Film Competition 2022Best Actress Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi
Chennai Short Film Festival 2022Semi-FinalistSamir Thingbaijam
Global Independent Film Festival of India 20221st Best Actor - Female Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi [7]
3rd Best Director Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023Best Actress Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi [8]
NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023Best Actress Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi [9]
17th Ayodhya Film Festival 2023Best StoryRebika Okram
16th International Film Festivals 2023, Jaipur3rd Best Short Fiction Film Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023Best Short FilmSamir Thingbaijam (Producer)
Khwairakpam Bishwamittra (Director)		 [10] [11]
Best Director (Non-Feature) Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Best Music Director (Non-Feature)Michael Ngangom

Official Selection in Film Festivals

References

  1. ↑ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipuri film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  2. ↑ The Sangai Express. "Kh Bishwamitra's short narrative 'Eewai' selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "Bishwamittra's 'Eewai' to contest in 4th Nepal Cultural Int'l Film Festival". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  4. ↑ Rinku Khumukcham. "BISHWAMITTRA'S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022". Imphal Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Short film Eewai selected for Gangtok Intl film fest". The Morning Bell. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  6. ↑ Rinku Khumukcham. "Short Film "Eewai" (The Ripple) Got Jury Award". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  7. ↑ Rinku Khumukcham. "Manipuri Short Film "Eewai (The Ripple)" Continues To Get Accolades". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Tonthoi Of 'Eewai' Bags Best Actress In 3rd Jammu International Film Festival". hynews.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "OC Meira conferred with 'Jury Special Mention Award'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  10. ↑ IPF Bureau. "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Award for Eewai". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "Manipuri actor Leishangthem Tonthoi bags 'Best Actress Award' at 3rd edition of Jammu Film Festival". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "NIRI9 2ND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 AWARD CEREMONY". www.newsmania.co.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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