I Rise is a 52-minute Indian documentary short film inspired by the real-life saga of a seven-time Asian Championship medalist Laishram Sarita Devi.[1] The film is directed and cinematographed by National award-winning filmmaker Borun Thokchom and produced by Films Division of India.[2]
| I Rise | |
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| Directed by | Borun Thokchom |
| Based on | Laishram Sarita Devi |
| Produced by | Films Division of India |
Running time | 52 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
The film was selected to be screened at the 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival and chosen from a list of 19 documentaries. The film was awarded the Best Documentary At Mumbai Short International Film Festival in October 2020.[3] It also won the Best Film on Women Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tagore International Film Festival which was held in West Bengal.[2]
People featured
editThe film is based on the real story of Laishram Sarita Devi who was born to a poor family in the district of Manipur. She gained prominence after winning a bronze medal at the World Championship held in 2005. She was also bestowed upon with the Arjuna award for her achievements.[1][4]
The film starts from the 2014 Asian Games which was held in Incheon, South Korea where Sarita Devi won the third place in the championship but refused to accept her bronze medal in protest after a controversial loss to host Korea's Park Ji-Na. AIBA later suspended her from Manipur for the disrespectful act. She also got banned for one year.[5]
Production
editThe film is set in Thoubal. The shooting of I Rise commenced in 2015 and continued for five years. The film was completed in December 2019.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b S, Vangamla Salle K. "Manipur: Film on boxer Sarita Devi's life wins award at international film fest". EastMojo. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ a b Sobhapati, Samom (7 December 2020). "I Rise, film on boxer Sarita Devi, bags Best documentary at 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Nair, Abhijit (8 December 2020). "Documentary based on Sarita Devi wins Best Documentary award in Mumbai Film Festival". The Bridge. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Gani, Abdul. "Highs and lows in the life of a boxer". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Das, Ria (7 December 2020). "Film On Boxer Sarita Devi Bags Best Documentary At Mumbai Short International Film Festival". SheThePeople.TV. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ S, Vangamla Salle K. "Manipur: Documentary on boxer Sarita Devi bags international award". EastMojo. Retrieved 31 December 2020.