Andro Dreams is a 2023 non-feature Manipuri documentary film directed by Meena Longjam.[1][2] The film is produced by Airameen Media and Janis Vishwanath.[3][4] It was the opening film in the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film section at the 54th International Film Festival of India 2023.[5][6][7]
| Andro Dreams | |
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| Directed by | Meena Longjam |
| Produced by | Meena Longjam |
| Starring | Laibi Phanjoubam Nirmala Khunumayum Bikram Thokchom |
| Cinematography | Sunny Sarungbam |
| Edited by | Sankha |
| Music by | Jimbo Takhellambam |
Production company | Airameen Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Andro Dreams got official selection at the 15th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala 2023 among 14 films in the Competition Long Documentary category.[8][9][10][11] It also got selections at the 5th Korean International Ethnographic Film Festival 2023; Festival International de Cine de Fusagasuga' 2023; 8th Aswan International Women Film Festival 2024, Egypt and 13th Iran International FICTS Festival 2024.[12][13][14] A special screening of the film was held by North East Cell of Hindu College, University of Delhi on 17 October 2024.
Synopsis
editThe film is about the love story of Phanjoubam Laibi, an old woman with spirited soul, and her three decades old all girls’ football club battling economic challenges, patriarchal system and orthodox in an ancient village of northeast India.
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner's name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Jagran Film Festival 2023 | Best Documentary | Meena Longjam | [15][16][17] |
References
edit- ^ "'Nobody knows what's happening in Manipur'". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Abdul Gani. "Manipur documentaries bring positive hope amid crisis". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri film 'Andro Dreams' dribbles past gender stereotype". www.villagesquare.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Andro Dreams' opens Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section 54th IFFI". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri film 'Andro Dreams' to open non-feature section of Indian Panorama". The News Mill. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Paban's 'Iron Women of Manipur' & Meena's 'Andro Dreams' to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Iron Women of Manipur' and 'Andro Dreams' to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Iron Women of Manipur' and 'Andro Dreams' to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Abdul Gani. "Manipur documentaries bring positive hope amid crisis". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "From Imphal to Seoul fest: It's a dream run for Manipuri film 'Andro Dreams'". Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Andro Dreams enlisted for Egypt event". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ "Andro Dreams: Meena Longjam's Documentary Scores International Accolades at Iran FICTS Festival". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Meena Longjam's 'Andro Dreams' wins Best Documentary". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur's film 'Andro Dreams' wins best documentary award in Mumbai fest". www.etvbharat.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Andro Dreams wins best documentary award at Jagran Fest". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
External links
edit- Andro Dreams at IMDb