'The Way of the Mithun' screened at Tribal Frames Manipur 2026
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 13 2026:
The 40-minute documentary "The Way of the Mithun" was screened today at the Palace Auditorium, MSFDS, Imphal, as part of Tribal Frames Manipur 2026 under the National Tribal Film Festival, being held from November 12 to 15 .
Directed by Jorarn Jonah from Arunachal Pradesh, the film explores the cultural, social and traditional significance of the Mithun (Bos frontalis) among indigenous communities of Northeast India, particularly the Nyishi community.
More than livestock, the Mithun represents wealth, social standing, cultural identity and deep connection with nature.
It plays a key role in marriage customs, ceremonies, community gatherings and traditional exchanges.
The documentary highlights indigenous identity, humananimal relationships, land and environment, cultural preservation and indigenous storytelling, while giving importance to Nyishi language and regional voices.
Jonah, an independent filmmaker, had represented Arunachal Pradesh at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival in 2024.His short film "The Pen" was first runner-up at Arunachal Film Festival 2023 .




