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Yenning Amadi Likla
Movie Poster
Directed byMakhonmani Mongsaba
Screenplay byMoirangthem Inao
Story byMoirangthem Inao
Produced bySURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal)
StarringMuru Ningthoujam
Reshmi Samom
Lairenjam Olen
Huirem Seema
CinematographyDilip
Edited byRamu
Offline Editor:
T. Ghalib
ED Vision, Manipur
Music bySagolsem Tijendra
Background Score:
Jeetenkumar Naorem
Audiography:
A. Shantimo
Sornachand
Production
company
Nongin Films
Distributed byNongin Films
Release date
2007
Running time
107 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Yenning Amadi Likla (English: Spring And Dew) is a 2007 Indian Meitei language film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba[1] and produced by SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal), under the banner of Nongin Films.[2] It stars Muru Ningthoujam, Huirem Seema, Lairenjam Olen and Reshmi Samom in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Moirangthem Inao. The film was made in 16 mm and blown up in 35 mm.[3] It was processed at Prasad Laboratory, Chennai.

Yenning Amadi Likla got entry into the feature film section of the Indian Panorama of the 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2008.[4][5] It was among 21 selected feature films.[6][7] The movie also got selection at 2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival 2008.[8]

It was also screened at the 2nd edition of Doordarshan Best of Indian Cinema Film Festival 2014.[9]

Synopsis

The movie tells the story of a nature loving child Sanatomba who is neglected by his parents. His mother Leibaklei goes to a nearby rice mill daily to work. Sanatomba's father Ibohal is an alcoholic who literally does nothing but routinely picks up fight with his wife. He does not believe in the idea of education shaping a child's future. These particular notion of Ibohal has serious consequences on Sanatomba's schooling and childhood.

The child's future becomes more blurry when Leibaklei left for her maternal home. Thambal is a neighbour and classmate of Sanatomba. Her parents etch out a plan for Sanatomba's welfare.

Cast

Soundtrack

Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack for the movie. Narendra Ningomba, Makhonmani Mongsaba and Moirangthem Inao wrote the lyrics. Suniti, Iraileima and Reshmi performed the chorus music. The title of the film is sung by Satyaditya as a short song.

Yenning Amadi Likla
Soundtrack album by
Mandakini Takhellambam, Martin, Satyaditya, Pushparani Huidrom, Maibam Roshibina
Released2007
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length20:12
LabelNongin Films
ProducerSURVI
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Ho Tellanga"Sagolsem TijendraMandakini Takhellambam, Martin05:25
2."Nongmadol Atiyada Naning Tamna"Sagolsem TijendraMandakini Takhellambam05:43
3."Ima Wari Libiyu"Sagolsem TijendraMaibam Roshibina04:04
4."Eina Mirol Tarakpa"Sagolsem TijendraPushparani Huidrom05:00
Total length:20:12

External links

References

  1. ^ "Sahitya Akademi award for Dr M Mongsaba". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. ^ "First online celebration of Manipuri cinema". nenow.in. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  4. ^ "6 women give Manipur its first IFFI entry in 11 years". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Manipur forum tries for Yenning Amadi Likla premiere". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Northeast packs a punch at IFFI". www.hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Yenning Amadi Likla ends drought of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  8. ^ "2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival - 2008 January". events.fullhyderabad.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  9. ^ "DD Film Fete from Tomorrow". www.newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
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