Maafeh Neiy

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Maafeh Neiy
Maafeh Neii.jpg
Official film poster
Directed by Ali Seezan
Written bySharee
Produced by Ali Seezan
Starring Niuma Mohamed
Ali Seezan
Koyya Hassan Manik
Cinematography Ibrahim Wisan
Edited by Ali Seezan
Music byAyyuman Shareef
Production
company
Cxanal Movie
Release date
  • March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Maafeh Neii is a 2010 family drama film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under Cxanal Movies, the film stars Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Koyya Hassan Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 9 March 2010.

Contents

The film focuses on three generations of one family. [1] It highlights many social issues, such as the human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence. The entire film is shot at B. Kamadhoo. [1] The font design used in the posters of film caused confused the audience with a title Maadeh Neiy which has no native meaning. A similar naming issue ensued in a previous venture of director in Karuna Vee Beyvafa (2009). [1]

Cast

Release and response

The film was criticised for its melodrama. A reviewer from Haveeru Daily praised the cinematography and inclusion of several social issues in the film simultaneously dissatisfied with its "ornate" dialogues and "unrealistic" makeup in special effects. Similar to the mixed reviews from critics, the film did average business at box office.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album of the film was composed by Ibrahim Zaid Ali and Ayyuman Shareef while the lyrics were penned by Mohamed Abdul Ghanee and Ismail Mubarik.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Antharees" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Ibrahim Zaid Ali Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Maya Nasih 
2."Thihen Ladhun Heeleema"Ismail Mubarik Ibrahim Zaid Ali Ibrahim Zaid Ali  
3."Hanhaara" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Ibrahim Zaid Ali Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Rafiyath Rameeza  
4."Hiyfuri Loameri" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Ayyuman Shareef Umar Zahir, Shifa Thaufeeq  
5."Soora" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Ibrahim Zaid Ali Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Maya Nasih 
6."Loadhefurigen" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee   Moonisa Khaleel  
7."Nidhaalaashey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Ayyuman Shareef Shifa Thaufeeq  

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipientsResultRef.
2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Film Maafeh NeiyNominated [2]
Best Director Ali Seezan Nominated [2]
Best Actress Niuma Mohamed Nominated [2]
Best Editing Ali Seezan Nominated [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Posters of Maafeh Nei is heavily criticised". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2018.