Ishanou screening in New York on Jan 24, 26
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 13 2024:
Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) achieved international acclaim with the restoration of Aribam Syam Sharma's masterpiece, "Ishanou" (1990) .
The film, celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 with a red-carpet premiere, is all set to grace the prestigious Museum of Modern Art (M6MA) To Save and Project Festival" in New York this month.
The Ishanou screenings at MoMA are scheduled for January 24 and 26, promising to captivate audiences by Manipuri culture and cinematic excellence.
This cinematic triumph is a collaborative effort, with MSFDS joining hands with Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) from Mumbai, and the film's producer and director Aribam Syam Sharma.
FHF's contribution covered a substantial portion of the digitisation and restoration expenses, showcasing the power of collaboration for preserving the him heritage of India, a cause championed by FHF.
Apart from Cannes, Ishanou was also screened at the Il Cinema Ritrovato festival in Bologna (Italy), Film Restored festival in Berlin, Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, Singapore International Film Festival, and MAMI in Mumbai.
Ishanou will also feature at the Cinema Reborn festival in Sydney and Melbourne in May 2024 .