Loktak Lairembee (film)
| Loktak Lairembee | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Haobam Paban Kumar |
| Screenplay by | Sudhir Naoroibam Haobam Paban Kumar |
| Story by | Sudhir Naoroibam |
| Produced by | Haobam Paban Kumar |
| Starring | Ningthoujam Sanatomba Sagolsem Thambalsang |
| Cinematography | Shehnad Jalal |
| Edited by | Sankha |
| Music by | Sukanta Majumdar |
Production company | Oli Pictures |
| Distributed by | Oli Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Loktak Lairembee (transl. Loktak Goddess), also known as Lady of the Lake, is a 2016 Indian Meitei language film directed and produced by Haobam Paban Kumar.[1][2] It stars Ningthoujam Sanatomba and Sagolsem Thambalsang in the lead roles.[3] The film had participated in many international film festivals across the globe and won several awards.[4][5] The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment / Conservation / Preservation at the 64th National Film Awards.[6][7]
It is the first Manipuri film to be certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a digital film. Loktak Lairembee is based on Sudhir Naoroibam's short story Nongmei.
Cast[edit]
- Ningthoujam Sanatomba
- Sagolsem Thambalsang
- Oinam Rajen Singh
Synopsis[edit]
Following the accidental discovery of a gun, a depressed fisherman experiences a new confidence that soon threatens to balloon into arrogance.
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Accolades[edit]
Loktak Lairembee bagged two awards at the 10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016.[8] The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment / Conservation / Preservation at the 64th National Film Awards.[9] The citation for the National Award reads, "The film brings out the nuances of an environmental issue in a heart wrenching and touching manner".
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64th National Film Awards | Best Film on Environment or Conservation or Preservation | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 9th Bengaluru International Film Festival 2017 | FIPRESCI India P.K. Nair Memorial Critics' Jury Award | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016 | Best Feature Film | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| Best Story | Sudhir Naoroibam | Won | |
| 14th Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart Germany | German Star of India | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | Special Mention | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 15th Pune International Film Festival | Special Jury Award (World Cinema section) | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 26th G. Aravindan Puruskaram 2016 | Best Debut Director | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 2nd Bodhisattva International Film Festival 2017 | Silver Bodhisattva | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 18th Mumbai Film Festival | Golden Gateway | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
| 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival 2016 | NETPAC (Asian Select) | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won |
Participation in film festivals[edit]
- 14th Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart 2017[10]
- 8th London Indian Film Festival 2017
- In Competition - 2nd BRICS Film Festival, China 2017
- Indie Power - 41st Hong Kong International Film Festival 2017.
- Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2017.
- Berlinale Forum – 67th Berlin International Film Festival 2017.
- 15th Pune International Film Festival 2017.
- 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards.[11]
- Indian Cinema Now - 21st Kerala International Film Festival 2016.
- World Cinema - 3rd Dubai International Film Festival 2016.
- Indian Kaleidoscope Film Festival, New York 2016.
- Indian Panorama - 47th International Film Festival of India, Goa 2016.
- 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival 2016.
- 21st Agartala Film Festival 2016.
- 18th Mumbai Film Festival 2016.
- Asian New Currents - 21st Busan International Film Festival 2016.
- The Himalayan Film Festival 2021.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tracing the State through two indie films Loktak Lairembee and Soni Part 1 by Rajkumar Panthoiren". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Weekend treat: a northeast film festival in the capital". Hindustan Times. 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Minimalism and the Mystery in Loktak Lairembee". Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ Jhunjhunwala, Udita (22 November 2016). "Visual pollution riles Manipuri film-maker Haobam Paban Kumar". www.livemint.com.
- ^ "Manipuri movie 'Loktak Lairembee' on a film fest spree". www.sentinelassam.com. 3 October 2016.
- ^ "64th National Film Awards 2016 announced Loktak Lairembee : Best film on environment conservation – KanglaOnline".
- ^ Thokchom, Khelen (8 April 2017). "Manipur film bags national award". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.
- ^ "72-minute long 'Loktak Lairembee' awarded Best Film on 64th National Film Awards". easternmirrornagaland.com. 7 April 2017.
- ^ Talents, Berlinale. "Imprint". Berlinale Talents.
- ^ "Paban's film Loktak Lairembee to compete in 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards". www.uniindia.com.
- ^ "Ladakh to host first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 in September". www.wionews.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.