Eewai: The Ripple | |
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Directed by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
Screenplay by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
Story by | Rebika Okram |
Produced by | Samir Thingbaijam |
Starring | Leishangthem Tonthoi |
Cinematography | Romen |
Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
Music by | Michael Ngangom |
Production company | Nongdol Mamikol |
Release date |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Indian Meitei language 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] It was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'Short and Documentary Panorama section' on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.Tonthoi won the Best Actor (Female) for her film Eewai at the Global Independent Film Festival of India, 2022 held on 30th November, 2022 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India and at Goa International Film Competition-GIFC and Best Actor (Female) NexGn Fest as the Finalist and Best Director Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra at the NexGn Fest.
The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei group 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.
The film won several awards in different categories at several international film festivals held in India and abroad.
Award | Category | Winner's Name | Ref. |
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11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022 | Honorable Jury Mention | [6] | |
International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022 | Semi Finalist | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022 | Best Experimental Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
Goa International Film Competition 2022 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
Chennai Short Film Festival 2022 | Semi-Finalist | Samir Thingbaijam | |
Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022 | 1st Best Actor - Female | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [7] |
3rd Best Director | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | ||
3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [8][9] |
NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [10] |
17th Ayodhya Film Festival 2023 | Best Story | Rebika Okram | |
16th International Film Festivals 2023, Jaipur | 3rd Best Short Fiction Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Short Film | Samir Thingbaijam (Producer) Khwairakpam Bishwamittra (Director) |
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Best Director (Non-Feature) | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | ||
Best Music Director (Non-Feature) | Michael Ngangom |