Pabung Syam Explained

Pabung Syam
Director:Haobam Paban Kumar
Producer:Films Division of India
Music:Sukanta Majumdar
Cinematography:Irom Maipak
Editing:Sankha
Studio:Films Division of India
Released: (IFFI)
Runtime:52 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Pabung Syam is a 2021 Indian Meitei language documentary film directed by Haobam Paban Kumar.[1] [2] [3] It is produced by Films Division of India.[4] [5] The film was selected in the non-feature section of the Indian Panorama at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021.[6] [7] [8] [9] It won the Best Biographical Film award at the 68th National Film Awards.[10] [11]

It was also screened at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF) 2022.[12] The film was screened at the 8th International Film Festival of Shimla 2022.[13]

Synopsis

The film takes a look at the life and work of Pabung Aribam Syam Sharma through the eyes of one of his admirers and students.

Accolades

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResultRef.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Biographical FilmFilms Division, Mumbai (Producer)
Haobam Paban Kumar (Director)
[14]
Best EditorSankha
Best DirectorHaobam Paban Kumar
68th National Film AwardsBest Biographical FilmFilms Division, Mumbai (Producer)
Haobam Paban Kumar (Director)
[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manipuri film 'Pabung Syam' to be screened at IFFI 2021. 13 November 2021. Imphal Free Press.
  2. Web site: Five films from Northeast in IFFI’s Indian Panorama. 13 November 2021. thenewsmill.com.
  3. Web site: Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021. 13 November 2021. pib.gov.in.
  4. Web site: FOUR FILMS FROM ASSAM SELECTED FOR INDIAN PANORAMA OF IFFI. 13 November 2021. newslivetv.com.
  5. Web site: GOA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO SCREEN 4 FILMS FROM ASSAM. 13 November 2021. northeasternchronicle.in.
  6. Web site: 5 Northeastern Films Selected For Indian Panorama Section Of IFFI. 13 November 2021. www.northeasttoday.in.
  7. Web site: Five films from Northeast selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI. 13 November 2021. nenow.in.
  8. Web site: Four State films selected for The International Film Festival of India (IFFI). 13 November 2021. helloguwahati.in.
  9. Web site: Semkhor to be opening feature film in Indian Panorama at IFFI, 2021. 13 November 2021. www.netindian.in.
  10. Web site: 68th National Film Awards winners list: Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru wins big. 23 July 2022. The Indian Express.
  11. Web site: 68th National Film Awards - Updates. 23 July 2022. The Hindu.
  12. Web site: 8 Manipuri films to grace International Film Fest. 31 May 2022. The Sangai Express.
  13. Web site: 8th International Film Festival of Shimla to start on Aug 26. 25 August 2022. www.uniindia.com.
  14. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced. 4 April 2022. e-pao.net.
  15. Web site: 68th National Film Awards: Soorarai Pottru Wins Best Film; Suriya, Ajay Devgn Share Best Actor Honour. 23 July 2022. www.news18.com.