Manipuri Pony (film) explained

Manipuri Pony
Director:Aribam Syam Sharma
Producer:Films Division of India
Music:Aribam Uttam Sharma
Cinematography:Irom Maipak
Editing:Oinam Gautam Singh
Studio:Films Division of India
Runtime:52 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) & English

Manipuri Pony is a 2013 non-feature Indian Meitei language film scripted by Aribam Gautam and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[1] [2] It is produced by Films Division of India.[3] [4] The film won the National Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports) at the 60th National Film Awards.[5] The movie was also selected in the Indian Panorama of the 44th International Film Festival of India 2013 and the Mumbai International Film Festival in 2014.[6] [7] [8]

Manipuri Pony was screened at the 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013.[9] The movie was certified by Central Board of Film Certification in 2012.

Synopsis

Among the many facets of the Manipuri culture, the one that has had the most far-reaching impact internationally has been Sagol Kangjei, the progenitor of the modern game of polo. Introduced to the British in the mid-nineteenth century A.D., it reached the far corners of the globe. Due to the reasons of history and changing values, the Manipuri Pony is today on the brink of extinction and is now an endangered species. Even though the position of the animal today is unenviable, there are many who are still hoping and working to ensure its survival, a trend that underlines the fact that hope is not yet lost.

Accolades

The winner of the National Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports) at the 60th National Film Awards, the citation reads, "For tracing and presenting the historical significance of the game of polo which has its origins in Manipur."[10]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
60th National Film AwardsNational Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports)Producer:
Films Division
Director:
Aribam Syam Sharma
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013Best DirectionAribam Syam Sharma

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Five must-watch documentaries from the North East, from ‘AFSPA 58’ to ‘Tezpur 1962’. 2021-06-18. Dipankar Sarkar. scroll.in.
  2. Web site: MANIPURI PONY on Films Division. 2021-06-18. filmsdivision.org.
  3. Web site: Indian Panorama of 44th IFFI, Goa. 2021-06-18. filmsdivision.org.
  4. News: Syam Sharma's 'Manipuri Pony' selected for International Film Festival of India. 2021-06-26. The Times of India. 19 October 2013.
  5. Web site: Aribam Syam Sharma Of Manipur Bags Award At 60th National Film Awards. 2021-06-18. kanglaonline.com.
  6. Web site: Syam Sharma's 'Manipuri Pony' selected for IFFI, 2013. 2021-06-18. e-pao.net.
  7. Web site: Focus : North East – Special Attention to NE Cinema at International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Hussain Ahmed. www.magicalassam.com.
  8. Web site: Syam Sharma, Manju Borah’s Films For IFFI. filmcity.one.
  9. Web site: Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened. 2021-06-18. Imphal Times.
  10. Web site: 60th National Film Awards: The list of winners. www.news18.com.

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