Eikhoigi Yum
2022 Indian film
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Eikhoigi Yum (English: Our Home) is a 2022 Manipuri film directed by Romi Meitei.[1][2] It is jointly produced by Sheetal Chingsu and Romi Meitei under the banner of Thangarakpa Living Frames.[3] The film got official selection at the 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2022.[4][5] It was the opening film at the 1st Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2022.[6][7][8][9] The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2021.[10] The film won the National Film Award For Best Film In Meiteilon at the 69th National Film Awards.[11]
Romi Meitei
Sorri Senjam
| Eikhoigi Yum | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Romi Meitei |
| Written by | Romi Meitei |
| Produced by | Sheetal Chingsu Romi Meitei |
| Starring | Ningthoujam Priyojit Sorri Senjam |
| Cinematography | Kangabam Bikram Johni Meitei |
| Edited by | Johni Meitei |
| Music by | Sound Designer: Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan |
Production company | Thangarakpa Living Frames |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon |
Eikhoigi Yum got official selections at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022 (International Competition Section); 12th Indian Film Festival of Bhubaneswar 2023, Odisha and 45th Moscow International Film Festival 2023.[12] It was screened on 24 November 2022 at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[13][14][15][16]
Cast
- Ningthoujam Priyojit as Chaoren
- Sorri Senjam as Pamheiba, Teacher
- Nganthoibi Ningthoujam as Chaoren's mother
- Bhumeshore as Chaoren's father
Accolades
Eikhoigi Yum won five awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[17][18][19]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Feature Film | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| Best Art Direction | Konjengbam Demba Meitei | Won | |
| Best Child Artiste | Ningthoujam Priyojit | Won | |
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan | Won | |
| Best Editing | Johni Meitei | Won | |
| 5th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2023 | Best Director | Romi Meitei | Won |
| Jury Special Mention | Ningthoujam Priyojit | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Bikram & Johni Meitei | Won | |
| 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022[20] | FIPRESCI award for the Best International Film | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| NETPAC Jury Special Mention Award | Romi Meitei | Won | |
| 69th National Film Awards 2021 | Best Manipuri Film | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| Kazan International Film Festival 2023, Russia | Best Director | Romi Meitei | Won |
| Indie Meme Film Festival 2023, USA | Best Narrative Feature | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| Yaraslav Film Festival 2023, Russia | Best Cinematography | Johni Meitei & Kangabam Bikram Singh | Won |