Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Manipuri film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra.[1] It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol.[2][3] The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022.[4][5]
| Eewai: The Ripple | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
| Screenplay by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
| Story by | Rebika Okram |
| Produced by | Samir Thingbaijam |
| Starring | Leishangthem Tonthoi |
| Cinematography | Romen |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Michael Ngangom |
Production company | Nongdol Mamikol |
Release date |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 in Short and Documentary Panorama section. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.
Synopsis
editThe film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei community of Manipur, a baby who dies earlier than he attains the age of three years is taken into account a nasty omen to the household and all customary post-mortal ceremonies are deprived. However, for a mom, her child shall all the time be her little one without contemplating the age.
Cast
edit- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Henba's mother
- Henry Sarangthem as Henba's father
- Kshetrimayum Rashi as Henba's grandmother
- Suniti
- Khoibam Homeshwori
- Chandrakala
- Nandini
- Naobi
- Baby Kelvish Salam as Henba
- Gurumayum Ananta Sharma as Doctor
- Nganthoi
Accolades
editThe film won several awards in different categories at several international film festivals held in India and abroad.
| Award | Category | Winner's Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022 | Honorable Jury Mention | [6] | |
| International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022 | Semi Finalist | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022 | Best Experimental Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| Goa International Film Competition 2022 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
| Chennai Short Film Festival 2022 | Semi-Finalist | Samir Thingbaijam | |
| Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022 | 1st Best Actor - Female | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [7] |
| 3rd Best Director | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | ||
| 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [8] |
| NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | [9] |
| 17th Ayodhya Film Festival 2023 | Best Story | Rebika Okram | |
| 16th International Film Festivals 2023, Jaipur | 3rd Best Short Fiction Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Short Film | Samir Thingbaijam (Producer) Khwairakpam Bishwamittra (Director) |
[10][11] |
| Best Director (Non-Feature) | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | ||
| Best Music Director (Non-Feature) | Michael Ngangom |
Official Selection in Film Festivals
edit- Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022
- North East India International Film Festival 2022
- International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2022
- SVCAPlex 1st International Short Film Festival 2022
- Pune Shorts International Film Festival 2022
- NEXGN International Short Film Festival 2022
- International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022
- Druk International Film Festival 2022
- Gangtok International Film Festival 2022
- 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022[12]
- Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022
- 11th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2022
- Jaisalmer International Film Festival 2022
- Kollywood International Film Festival 2022
- Festivus Film Fest, Canada 2022
- 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) 2022 Short and Documentary Panorama
- Kalakari Film Awards - Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 2023
- Patliputra International Film Festival 2023
- Chennai National Short Film Festival 2023
- 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023[13]
- NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023[14]
- Global Bengaluru International Film Festival 2023
- 4th Jharkhand National Film Festival 2023
- 9th International Film Festival of Shimla 2023
- 3rd Kerala Short Film Festival 2023
- 11th Darbhanga International Film Festival 2023
- Maharashtra International Film Festival 2023
- New Jersey Indian International Film Festival 2023
- Himachal Short Film Festival 2023
- Vindhya International Film Festival 2024, Madhya Pradesh
References
edit- ^ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipuri film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ The Sangai Express. "Kh Bishwamitra's short narrative 'Eewai' selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Bishwamittra's 'Eewai' to contest in 4th Nepal Cultural Int'l Film Festival". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Rinku Khumukcham. "BISHWAMITTRA'S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022". Imphal Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Short film Eewai selected for Gangtok Intl film fest". The Morning Bell. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Rinku Khumukcham. "Short Film "Eewai" (The Ripple) Got Jury Award". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Rinku Khumukcham. "Manipuri Short Film "Eewai (The Ripple)" Continues To Get Accolades". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Tonthoi Of 'Eewai' Bags Best Actress In 3rd Jammu International Film Festival". hynews.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "OC Meira conferred with 'Jury Special Mention Award'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ IPF Bureau. "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Award for Eewai". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Manipuri actor Leishangthem Tonthoi bags 'Best Actress Award' at 3rd edition of Jammu Film Festival". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "NIRI9 2ND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 AWARD CEREMONY". www.newsmania.co.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.