Anal Naga feature film Pakanpa-I released
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, October 04 2024: Anal Naga feature film Pakanpa-I was released on Friday at Lamphoupasna Village Community Hall in Chandel district amidst much fanfare and support from the Anal Naga community.

Directed by Khumlo Moses and produced by Jimhring Anal under Phetha Production House, the film narrates the story of the Pakan community, how they lived, the wars and clashes they had with their enemies and how they eventually became Christians.

The film was officially released by Rd David Boyes, vice president, Naga Hoho and an entrepreneur.

The film was shot over a period of 2-3 months in the villages of Leihou, Lamphoupasna and Bern Anthi which are some of the oldest villages under Chandel district.

With an ensemble cast mainly from Leihou and Lamphoupasna village, the film is a first for all the cast members including the director.

Speaking at the event, first-time director Khumlo Moses, who is also a businessman, said the motive of the film was to narrate stories about some places and people of the Pakan community.

An ex-serviceman not trained in film making, Moses said it was a sincere effort to provide entertainment to the audience through film and storytelling.

The film reportedly opened to positive response from the fans and well wishers.

HI Lovingson Anal, special contractor; Bs Riinghring Anal, treasury officer, MFS; president and colleagues of Anal Naga Tangpi (ANTA), members of Kankhu Film and Entertainment Society, Chandel and many others attended the film release event.

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