Motsillaba Mingsel (English: The Tainted Mirror) is a 2019 Manipuri film written and directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Sheetal Chingsu.[1][2] It got official selections at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions 2021 and the 12th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021.[3][4][5] The film explores the repercussions of wrongful actions once they leave an impression upon children, whose hearts are like mirrors that reflect their surroundings.[6]
| Motsillaba Mingsel | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Romi Meitei |
| Written by | Romi Meitei |
| Produced by | Sheetal Chingsu |
| Starring | Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj |
| Cinematography | Johni Meitei |
| Edited by | Johni Meitei |
| Music by | Sorri Senjam & Tomba Thangjam Sound Designer: Lilyson Spot Sound Recordist: Tarun Wang |
| Distributed by | Pocket Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon |
Cast
edit- Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj (Yaikhomba)
- Brahmacharimayum Roji
- Huru
- Rosi
- Laxmi
- Waikhom Rosan
- Dr. Rosh Khun
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner's name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Special Jury Award | Producer: Chingsubam Sheetal Director: Romi Meitei |
[7][8] |
| Cochin International Shortfilm Awards 2021 | Best Director | Romi Meitei | [9] |
| Best Child Artist | Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj | ||
| Chalachitram National Film Festival 2021 | Grand Jury Award for Best Film | Producer: Chingsubam Sheetal Director: Romi Meitei |
[10][11][12] |
| House of Illusion Award for Best Short Fiction | |||
| The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 | Best Short Film | Producer: Chingsubam Sheetal Director: Romi Meitei |
[13][14] |
| Indian Short Film Festival Awards 2021, Kolkata | Best Short Film | Producer: Chingsubam Sheetal Director: Romi Meitei |
References
edit- ^ Samiksha Chaudhary (13 December 2021). "4 Compelling & Powerful Short Films From The Northeast". homegrown.co.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Scenes from 'Motsillaba Mingsel'". e-pao.org. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Motsillaba Mingsel wins two awards : 07th jun21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2021". www.iffm.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Motsillaba Mingsel nominated for Melbourne festival". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021: Romi Meitei's 'Motsillaba Mingsel' nominated". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Motsillaba Mingsel wins two awards : 07th jun21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Chalachitram National Festival 2021: Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meitei's 'Motsillaba Mingsel' bags awards". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Motsillaba Mingsel : Grand Jury Best Film Award at 5th Chalachitram National Film Festival - 10 August 2021 - Best Actor Award to Tonthoi (Panthougli Liklam)". e-pao.net. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "'Motsillaba Mingsel' wins Grand Jury Award for Best Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 6 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ "First Himalayan Film Festival concludes; 'Sekool', 'Shadey: A Forgotten Land' win honours". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Biren congratulates Himalayan Film Festival award winners of Manipur". www.pothashang.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.