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Lembi Leima

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Lembi Leima
Poster
Directed byMayank Pratap Singh
Written byMayank Pratap Singh
Nicky Chandam
Produced byRJ
Bijou Thaangjam
StarringBala Hijam
Bijou Thaangjam
Naveen Jagbir Sandhu
Khonykar Khuraijam
CinematographyRavi B Ranjan Sharma
Edited byProtim Khound
Music bySound Designer:
Surmani Rishi
Production
company
Cicada Film Production
Distributed byRj Star Production
Hei Lei Creation
Release date
  • March 2023 (2023-03) (NFF)
Running time
44 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

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 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]

Plot

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The 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

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  • 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Manipur: After bagging 22 awards, movie to be screened in Imphal". nenow.in. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Working in a Manipuri film was a first for me: Bijou Thaangjam/". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Lembi Leima : film world premeire and screening - Date : 10th March 2023 : Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Manipur film "Lembi Leima" shines at International Short Film Festival". nenow.in. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Bala wins best actress award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via The Sangai Express.
  6. ^ Cicada Film Production. "e-pao.net". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Lembi Leima bags four awards at Golden Fern Films Award". e-pao.net.
  8. ^ "'Lembi Leima'". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
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