Samkhok is a 2023 Tangkhul language film directed by AC Rinshing.[1] It is produced under the banner of Miwurlung Production in collaboration with North East Foundation for Education and Culture (NEFEC).[2] The movie was released at Town Hall, Ukhrul on 9 September 2023.[3][4] The film got official selection at the 29th Busan International Film Festival 2024, South Korea.[5]
| Samkhok | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | AC Rinshing |
| Written by | Kahorrei AC |
| Screenplay by | AC Rinshing |
| Produced by | AC Phaningmi AC Rinshing Kahorrei AC |
| Starring | Chihanshing Zimik Kahorrei AC Wonjui Ngahorphy Ahum |
| Cinematography | Sorenzan Vashum |
| Edited by | Sorenzan Vashum |
| Music by | Sorenzan Vashum Wungnaosing Ahum |
Production company | Miwurlung Production |
| Distributed by | Miwurlung Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tangkhul |
Samkhok is inspired by true events and celebrates the richness of the culture and traditions of the Tangkhul Nagas before the onset of Christianity.[6]
Plot
editAesthetically set in the backdrop of Ringui Village, Samkhok is woven around the family of clan chief preparing the Feast of Merit (maran kasa), and the quest of the chief to avenge his son's death. Through them, the movie intricately explores the bonding of a family, the complicacy of land ownership, the custom and rituals of the community and the distinct bond with nature. With every minute detail well documented, Samkhok is an Aide-memoire of unique indigenous way of life with a touch of the fragile human emotions of love and loss.[7]
Cast
edit- Chihanshing Zimik
- Kahorrei AC
- Wonjui Ngahorphy Ahum
- Shaireiwon Ngakang
- Ayetung Ahum
- AC Rinshing
References
edit- ^ "'Samkhok', a traditional Tangkhul saga set in Ringui village, premiered". ukhrulnow.co.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Tennoson Pheirei. "Tangkhul Film 'Samkhok' Released". ukhrultimes.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "'Samkhok', film on unique indigenous way of Tangkhul life released". thefrontiermanipur.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Tangkhul unique film Samkhok released". mountainecho.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Ukhrul Filmmaker AC Rinsing to Represent Manipur at Busan International Film Festival 2024". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Samkhok' Sets a New Bar for Tangkhul Film Industry: A Review". ekhon.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "NEIFF 2024: Samkhok (Tangkhul) - NE Spectrum". www.neiff.org. Retrieved 16 October 2024.