Lembi Leima (English: The Goddess Of Forest) is a 2022 Indian Manipuri short film directed by Mayank Pratap Singh.[1] It is produced by Rj Star Production and Bijou Thaangjam under the banner of Cicada Film Production. The film got official selection at the Rajnigandha Jagran Film Festival 2023. It was the opening as well as the closing film at the 1st Northeast Film Festival 2023, Mumbai.[2]
| Lembi Leima | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Mayank Pratap Singh |
| Written by | Mayank Pratap Singh Nicky Chandam |
| Produced by | RJ Bijou Thaangjam |
| Starring | Bala Hijam Bijou Thaangjam Naveen Jagbir Sandhu Khonykar Khuraijam |
| Cinematography | Ravi B Ranjan Sharma |
| Edited by | Protim Khound |
| Music by | Sound Designer: Surmani Rishi |
Production company | Cicada Film Production |
| Distributed by | Rj Star Production Hei Lei Creation |
Release date |
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Running time | 44 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Lembi Leima got official selections at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 (Beyond Bollywood Competition Section); 19th Annual South Asian International Film Festival of New York 2022.[3]
Synopsis
editThe film centers around the feasibility of palm cultivation in a remote village of Manipur. Surjabala gives a red signal in going ahead with the cultivation, citing environmental concerns. Taibungo has problems with Surjabala's assessment as it will have severe consequences on his business. The former plots to avoid the latter's interference in the affairs.
Cast
edit- Bala Hijam as Surjabala, National Mission on Edible Oil-Palm Oil (NMEO) Consultant
- Bijou Thaangjam as Nando, Surjabala's caretaker
- Naveen Jagbir Sandhu as Jagbir Singh
- Khonykar Khuraijam as Taibungo
- Niranjoy Luwangcha as Tomba
- Brahmacharimayum Roji as Nanao's mother
- Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj as Nanao
- Tomthin Thokchom as Chaoba
- R.K. Achangba as Guest House Boy
- Thangjam Aruna Devi
- Thangjam Ashalata Devi
- Azhar Khan
- Zeedan Ahmed Kori
- Shyam Lourembam as Villager
- Thangjam Luxmi
- Thangjam Memma
- Ajit Moirangthem as Guest House Boy
- Ngangbam Tonthoi Singh as Villager
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024 | Best Actress | Bala Hijam Ningthoujam | Won | [4][5] |
| 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023 | Best Film (Gold) | Producers: RJ & Bijou Thaangjam Director:Mayank Pratap Singh |
Won | |
| Eastern Europe Independent Movie Award 2023, Turkiye | Best Make-Up | Rejoice Singh & Simi Phanjoubam | Won | [6] |
| Golden Giraffe International Film Festival 2023, Italy | Best Make-Up | Rejoice Singh & Simi Phanjoubam | Won | |
| 16 International Film Festivals 2023, Jaipur | Top 5 Best Short Fiction Film | Mayank Pratap Singh | Won | |
| Golden Fern Films Award 2023 | Best Narrative Film | Producers: RJ & Bijou Thaangjam Director:Mayank Pratap Singh |
Won | [7] |
| Best Actress | Bala Hijam Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Bijou Thaangjam | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Ravi B Ranjan Sharma | Won | ||
| Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai | Best Asian Short Film | Producers: RJ & Bijou Thaangjam Director:Mayank Pratap Singh |
Won | [8] |
| Best Actress | Bala Hijam Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Bijou Thaangjam | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Ravi B Ranjan Sharma | Won | ||
| Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022 | Best Indian Short Film | Producers: RJ & Bijou Thangjam Director:Mayank Pratap Singh |
Won | |
| Best Actress | Bala Hijam Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Bijou Thangjam | Won | ||
| 1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, Dimapur | Best Regional Film | Producers: RJ & Bijou Thangjam Director:Mayank Pratap Singh |
Won | [9] |
| Best Actress | Bala Hijam Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Bijou Thangjam | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Manipur: After bagging 22 awards, movie to be screened in Imphal". nenow.in. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Working in a Manipuri film was a first for me: Bijou Thaangjam/". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Lembi Leima : film world premeire and screening - Date : 10th March 2023 : Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipur film "Lembi Leima" shines at International Short Film Festival". nenow.in. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Bala wins best actress award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via The Sangai Express.
- ^ Cicada Film Production. "e-pao.net". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Lembi Leima bags four awards at Golden Fern Films Award". e-pao.net.
- ^ "'Lembi Leima'". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri Film Lembi Leima won Best Film (Gold) at the 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023". Bollywood Couch. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links
edit- Lembi Leima at IMDb