Eewai wins Jury Award in Delhi event
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 07 2022:
Manipuri short film "Eewai" (The Ripple) has been awarded The Honorable Jury award in the 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-2022 held on Sunday at Tivoli Grand Resort Hotel, New Delhi.
The short film is directed by Bishwamittra, story by Rebika Okram and produced by Samir Thingbaijam under Nongdol Mamikol banner.
It is about contemporary relevance of traditional norms and customary laws with special reference to a mother whose child died before attaining the age of 3 years in Meitei community in Manipur.
The 23.24-minute long film is cinematographed by Romen, edited by Mohendro, music directed by Michael and national awardee Tonthoi and Internationally acclaimed Rashi Devi in lead roles.
The short fiction has also been selected for seven other International Film Festivals too.