Eikhoigi Yum Explained

Eikhoigi Yum
Director:Romi Meitei
Producer:Sheetal Chingsu
Romi Meitei
Starring:Ningthoujam Priyojit
Sorri Senjam
Music:Sound Designer:
Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan
Cinematography:Kangabam Bikram
Johni Meitei
Editing:Johni Meitei
Studio:Thangarakpa Living Frames
Runtime:89 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meiteilon

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]

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

Accolades

Eikhoigi Yum won five awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[17] [18] [19]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Feature FilmChingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)
Romi Meitei (Director)
Best Art DirectionKonjengbam Demba Meitei
Best Child ArtisteNingthoujam Priyojit
Best Audiography (Sound Designer)Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan
Best EditingJohni Meitei
5th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2023Best DirectorRomi Meitei
Jury Special Mention Ningthoujam Priyojit
Best Cinematography Bikram & Johni Meitei
27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022[20] FIPRESCI award for the Best International FilmChingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)
Romi Meitei (Director)
NETPAC Jury Special Mention AwardRomi Meitei
69th National Film Awards 2021Best Manipuri Film Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)
Romi Meitei (Director)
Kazan International Film Festival 2023, RussiaBest Director
Indie Meme Film Festival 2023, USABest Narrative Feature Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers)
Romi Meitei (Director)
Yaraslav Film Festival 2023, RussiaBest Cinematography Johni Meitei & Kangabam Bikram Singh

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Home Is Where Our Heart Is: A Short Review Of Romi Meitei's Film Eikhoigi Yum. Akee Sorokhaibam. 22 April 2022. thefrontiermanipur.com. 6 March 2022.
  2. Web site: First Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival from April 2. 22 April 2022. thenewsmill.com. April 2022.
  3. Web site: 'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' begins in Manipur. 22 April 2022. www.insidene.com. 3 April 2022.
  4. Web site: Eikhoigi Yum. 22 April 2022. The Sangai Express.
  5. Web site: Our Home (Eikhoigi Yum) - 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. 22 April 2022. online.mumbaifilmfestival.com.
  6. Web site: 1st Edition Of 'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' Begins. 22 April 2022. thefrontiermanipur.com. 3 April 2022.
  7. Web site: First-ever international film festival begins in Manipur. 22 April 2022. www.thestatesman.com. 5 April 2022.
  8. News: Manipur's five-days Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival to start from April 2. 22 April 2022. The Economic Times. Singh. Bikash.
  9. Web site: Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival kicks off. 22 April 2022. themorningbell.in.
  10. Web site: FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC . 22 April 2022 . www.cbfcindia.gov.in.
  11. News: 24 August 2023 . Two Manipuri films win big at 69th National Film Awards . Northeast Now . 25 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Indian films chosen for IFFK sections. 24 October 2022. The Hindu.
  13. News: Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films. 8 October 2024. Imphal Free Press.
  14. Web site: Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway. Chronicle News Service. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.
  15. Web site: The Sangai Film Festival, 2022. James Khangembam. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.
  16. News: Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival. 8 October 2024. Imphal Free Press.
  17. Web site: "Eikhoigi Yum" declared Best Feature Film at 14th Manipur State Film Award 2022. 22 April 2022. thenortheastaffairs.com. 4 April 2022.
  18. Web site: Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award. 22 April 2022. The Indian Express. 9 April 2022.
  19. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Awards conferred, Governor vows possible support for Cinema's growth. 22 April 2022. nenow.in. 9 April 2022.
  20. News: Manipur: Filmmaker Romi Meitei’s ‘Eikhoigi Yum’ wins multiple awards at international film festival in Kerala. Ukhrul Times. 15 April 2023.

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