'Phijigeegi Mani' going places
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Shillong, February 16 2012:
Taking Manipuri digital movies sky high and giving it a new dimension is N E Brothers (north east brothers), a film and documentary film Production firm, which has been relentlessly expanding the horizon of Manipuri digital movies.
A key focus of N E Brothers is to highlight the achievements of Manipuri digital movies on a global platform, thus paving the way for digital movies commercial success.
With this strong motive, N E Brothers is organising a premiere show of "Phijigee Mani" (My Only Gem) on February 19, 2012 in Shillong.
It is the first Manipuri digital movie to get selection for Indian Panorama 2011, IFFI, Goa.
It also got invitation to participate in the 2011 Kolkata, International Film Festival.
However, due to some unavoidable circumstances, the film couldn't attend the festival.
"Phijige Mani" , the first offering from the production house, Radha Govind Films, tells the story of a young girl Yaiphabee, who sets out on a journey to bring some changes and happiness in her family that has only seen woeful times.
Directed by O.Gautam, the film has an ensemble cast, featuring Tonthoi, Abenao, Bony, Momita (introducing), Kumarjit, Shyamdhani, Shanti, Sorojini, Baby Rainy.
The movie has beautiful melodious music rendered by Sorri, who has many fans across the globe.
The screening in Shillong will be followed by Mizoram, Hyderabad and Pune.
While committed to its objectives, the N E Brothers also strives to reach out to various audiences and make people aware of rich cultures and traditions of Manipur by capturing in reel the beautiful yet remote areas of Manipur.
And in one such endeavor, the production house has come out with its first travelogue "jourNE to Andro" last year.
This travelogue is about a trip to Andro, 27 kms away from Imphal, the capital of Manipur.
It is one of the oldest villages in Manipur and is famous for its hand-made pottery, Indigenous Liquors, Cultural Complex, Ritual songs and the shrine of Panam Ningthou.
N E Brothers is creating a platform which is truly unique.
It promotes only quality films which will be introduced to varied audiences thus bringing in the much deserved appreciation from all quarters.
Devoted to its cause of promoting Manipuri digital movies worldwide, N E brothers is once again poised to capture the imagination of all cinema lovers with "Phijigee Mani" .