Samkhok

Samkhok
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Directed by	AC Rinshing
Written by	Kahorrei AC
Screenplay by	AC Rinshing
Produced by	AC Phaningmi AC Rinshing Kahorrei AC
Starring	Chihanshing Zimik Kahorrei AC Wonjui Ngahorphy Ahum
Cinematography	Sorenzan Vashum
Edited by	Sorenzan Vashum
Music by	Sorenzan Vashum Wungnaosing Ahum
Production company	Miwurlung Production
Distributed by	Miwurlung Production
Release date	9 September 2023 (2023-09-09)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tangkhul

Samkhok is a 2023 Tangkhul language film directed by AC Rinshing. ^[1] It is produced under the banner of Miwurlung Production in collaboration with North East Foundation for Education and Culture (NEFEC). ^[2] The movie was released at Town Hall, Ukhrul on 9 September 2023. ^{[3] [4]} The film got official selection at the 29th Busan International Film Festival 2024, South Korea. ^[5] It was screened at the 1st North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2024 under NEIFF Spectrum section. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Samkhok is inspired by true events and celebrates the richness of the culture and traditions of the Tangkhul Nagas before the onset of Christianity. ^[9]

Plot

Aesthetically set in the backdrop of Ringui Village, Samkhok is woven around the family of clan chief preparing the Feast of Merit (maran kasa), and the quest of the chief to avenge his son's death. Through them, the movie intricately explores the bonding of a family, the complicacy of land ownership, the custom and rituals of the community and the distinct bond with nature. With every minute detail well documented, Samkhok is an Aide-memoire of unique indigenous way of life with a touch of the fragile human emotions of love and loss. ^[10]

Cast

• Chihanshing Zimik
• Kahorrei AC
• Wonjui Ngahorphy Ahum
• Shaireiwon Ngakang
• Ayetung Ahum
• AC Rinshing

References

1. "'Samkhok', a traditional Tangkhul saga set in Ringui village, premiered". ukhrulnow.co.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
2. Tennoson Pheirei. "Tangkhul Film 'Samkhok' Released". ukhrultimes.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
3. "'Samkhok', film on unique indigenous way of Tangkhul life released". thefrontiermanipur.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
4. "Tangkhul unique film Samkhok released". mountainecho.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
5. "Ukhrul Filmmaker AC Rinsing to Represent Manipur at Busan International Film Festival 2024". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
6. "Manipur is set to host the North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2024 in Imphal". mountainecho.in. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
7. "Manipur Governor inaugurates North East India Film Festival 2024". India Today NE. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
8. "Manipur: North East India Film Festival 2024 Gets Underway". Noetheast Live. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
9. "Samkhok' Sets a New Bar for Tangkhul Film Industry: A Review". ekhon.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
10. "NEIFF 2024: Samkhok (Tangkhul) - NE Spectrum". www.neiff.org. Retrieved 16 October 2024.