Sangai Intl Film Fest, Shumang Leela Fest start
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2016:
The 2nd Sangai International Film Festival has kicked off today at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society, Palace Compound.
The inaugural function of the 8-day film festival was graced by Art and Culture Director Dr K Sushila, Film Forum Manipur chairman L Surjakanta and Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Kolkata programme officer Gautum Ghosh as presidium members.
Dr K Sushila said the festival has been organised as part of Manipur Sangai Festival.
She further said that people across the world have been producing films which are largely influenced by their cultures.
Manipur has a rich cultural heritage.
Films based on our rich cultures should be encouraged by one and all.
Russian film Taras Bulba was screened today.
Other international films such as We Are From the Future, The Turkish Gambit, The Admiral, August Eighth, Legend No.17, Metro and 72 Meters will be screened during the festival.
Manipuri films Leibaklei, First Leap, Cross Road, Western Sankirtan, Un-filled, Tabunungba Akai-ba Likli, Phumsang, Nong- matang, Pallepfam, Patkee Tharo, Eibisu Yaohanbiyu and Hingbagi Mahao will also be screened.
On the other hand, Sangai Shumang Leela organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council has also begun today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound.
Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes performed "Meira Thaomei" which was directed by O Prafullochandra and written by Yes Meitei.