Yenning Amadi Likla Explained
Yenning Amadi Likla |
Director: | Makhonmani Mongsaba |
Producer: | SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal) |
Screenplay: | Moirangthem Inao |
Story: | Moirangthem Inao |
Starring: | Muru Ningthoujam Reshmi Samom Lairenjam Olen Huirem Seema |
Music: | Sagolsem Tijendra Background Score: Jeetenkumar Naorem Audiography: A. Shantimo Sornachand |
Cinematography: | Dilip |
Editing: | Ramu Offline Editor: T. Ghalib ED Vision, Manipur |
Studio: | Nongin Films |
Distributor: | Nongin Films |
Runtime: | 107 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Yenning Amadi Likla (English: Spring And Dew) is a 2007 Manipuri film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba[1] and produced by SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal), under the banner of Nongin Films.[2] It stars Muru Ningthoujam, Huirem Seema, Lairenjam Olen and Reshmi Samom in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Moirangthem Inao. The film was made in 16 mm and blown up in 35 mm.[3] It was processed at Prasad Laboratory, Chennai.
Yenning Amadi Likla got entry into the feature film section of the Indian Panorama of the 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2008.[4] [5] It was among 21 selected feature films.[6] [7] The movie also got selection at 2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival 2008.[8] It was also screened at the 2nd edition of Doordarshan Best of Indian Cinema Film Festival 2014.[9] The film was part of the official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC).[10] [11]
Plot
The movie tells the story of a nature loving child Sanatomba who is neglected by his parents. His mother Leibaklei goes to a nearby rice mill daily to work. Sanatomba's father Ibohal is an alcoholic who literally does nothing but routinely picks up fight with his wife. He does not believe in the idea of education shaping a child's future. These particular notion of Ibohal has serious consequences on Sanatomba's schooling and childhood. The child's future becomes more blurry when Leibaklei left for her maternal home. Thambal is a neighbour and classmate of Sanatomba. Her parents etch out a plan for Sanatomba's welfare.
Cast
- Muru Ningthoujam as Sanatomba
- Reshmi Samom as Thambal
- Lairenjam Olen as Ibohal, Sanatomba's Father
- Huirem Seema as Leibaklei, Sanatomba's Mother
- Samjetsabam Mangoljao as Ibotombi, Thambal's Father
- Daisy Kh. as Ibeyaima, Thambal's Mother
- Hamom Sadananda as Bijaya's husband
- Lilabati Chanam as Bijaya
- Lourembam Pishak (Abok Pishak) as Sanatomba's maternal grandmother
- Shougrakpam Hemanta as School Headmaster
- Chinglen Thiyam as Hotel Owner
- Rajkumar Jnaranjan (Guest Appearance)
Soundtrack
Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack for the movie. Narendra Ningomba, Makhonmani Mongsaba and Moirangthem Inao wrote the lyrics. Suniti, Iraileima and Reshmi performed the chorus music. The title of the film is sung by Satyaditya as a short song.
Yenning Amadi Likla |
Type: | Soundtrack |
Artist: | Mandakini Takhellambam, Martin, Satyaditya, Pushparani Huidrom, Maibam Roshibina |
Released: | 2007 |
Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
Label: | Nongin Films |
Producer: | SURVI |
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Sahitya Akademi award for Dr M Mongsaba. e-pao.net. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416080037/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=6..120314.mar14. live.
- Web site: First online celebration of Manipuri cinema. nenow.in. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416072718/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/first-online-celebration-of-manipuri-cinema.html. live.
- Web site: Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur. The Hindu. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416080105/https://www.thehindu.com/society/cinema-is-slowly-dying-in-manipur/article25515178.ece. live.
- Web site: 6 women give Manipur its first IFFI entry in 11 years. Indian Express. 4 July 2021. 30 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231030181302/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/6-women-give-manipur-its-first-iffi-entry-in-11-years/. live.
- Web site: Manipur forum tries for Yenning Amadi Likla premiere. The Telegraph. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416080104/https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/manipur-forum-tries-for-yenning-premiere/cid/667522. live.
- Web site: Northeast packs a punch at IFFI. 16 December 2021. www.hindustantimes.com. 16 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211216034817/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/northeast-packs-a-punch-at-iffi/story-6kpwNNhH26LDWml7GVi0sI.html. live.
- Web site: Yenning Amadi Likla ends drought of Manipuri cinema in IFFI. e-pao.net. 30 December 2015. 29 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160129000922/http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Yenning_Amadi_Likla. live.
- Web site: 2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival - 2008 January. events.fullhyderabad.com. 30 April 2021. 30 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430193444/https://events.fullhyderabad.com/2nd-hyderabad-international-film-festival/2008-january/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-23524-1.html. live.
- Web site: DD Film Fete from Tomorrow. 6 January 2022. www.newindianexpress.com. 6 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106075134/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2014/jul/11/DD-Film-Fete-from-Tomorrow-634377.html. live.
- Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. e-pao.net.
- Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. 30 June 2014. Communication Today. M. Nawaz. Khan.