Eewai

Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Indian Meitei language film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra.[1] It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol.[2][3] The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022.[4][5] It was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'Short and Documentary Panorama section' on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.Tonthoi won the Best Actor (Female) for her film Eewai at the Global Independent Film Festival of India, 2022 held on 30th November, 2022 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India and at Goa International Film Competition-GIFC and Best Actor (Female) NexGn Fest as the Finalist and Best Director Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra at the NexGn Fest.

Eewai: The Ripple
Poster
Directed byKh. Bishwamittra
Screenplay byKh. Bishwamittra
Story byRebika Okram
Produced bySamir Thingbaijam
StarringLeishangthem Tonthoi
CinematographyRomen
Edited byMohendro (KAMS)
Music byMichael Ngangom
Production
company
Nongdol Mamikol
Release date
  • 26 June 2022 (2022-06-26)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Synopsis

The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei group of Manipur, a baby who dies earlier than he attains the age of three years is taken into account a nasty omen to the household and all customary post-mortal ceremonies are deprived. However, for a mom, her child shall all the time be her little one without contemplating the age.

Cast
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Henba's mother
  • Henry Sarangthem as Henba's father
  • Kshetrimayum Rashi as Henba's grandmother
  • Suniti
  • Khoibam Homeshwori
  • Chandrakala
  • Nandini
  • Naobi
  • Baby Kelvish Salam as Henba
  • Gurumayum Ananta Sharma as Doctor
  • Nganthoi

Accolades

The film won several awards in different categories at several international film festivals held in India and abroad.

Award Category Winner's Name Ref.
11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022 Honorable Jury Mention [6]
Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022 1st Best Actor - Female Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi [7]
3rd Best Director Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023 Best Actress Leishangthem Tonthoi [8][9]
NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023 Best Actress Leishangthem Tonthoi [10]

Participation in Film Festivals
  • Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022
  • North East India International Film Festival 2022
  • International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2022
  • Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2022
  • SVCAPlex 1st International Short Film Festival 2022
  • Pune Shorts International Film Festival 2022
  • NEXGN International Short Film Festival 2022
  • Druk International Film Festival 2022
  • Gangtok International Film Festival 2022
  • 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022[11]
  • Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022
  • 11th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2022
  • Jaisalmer International Film Festival 2022
  • Kollywood International Film Festival 2022
  • Festivus Film Fest, Canada 2022
  • 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) 2022 Short and Documentary Panorama
  • 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023[12]
  • NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023[13]

References
  1. Sobhapati Samom. "Manipuri film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  2. The Sangai Express. "Kh Bishwamitra's short narrative 'Eewai' selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. "Bishwamittra's 'Eewai' to contest in 4th Nepal Cultural Int'l Film Festival". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  4. Rinku Khumukcham. "BISHWAMITTRA'S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022". Imphal Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  5. "Short film Eewai selected for Gangtok Intl film fest". The Morning Bell. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  6. Rinku Khumukcham. "Short Film "Eewai" (The Ripple) Got Jury Award". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  7. Rinku Khumukcham. "Manipuri Short Film "Eewai (The Ripple)" Continues To Get Accolades". Imphal Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  8. "Manipur: Short film bags Best Actress award in Jammu film festival". nenow.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  9. "Tonthoi Of 'Eewai' Bags Best Actress In 3rd Jammu International Film Festival". hynews.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  10. "OC Meira conferred with 'Jury Special Mention Award'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  11. "Award for Eewai". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  12. "Manipuri actor Leishangthem Tonthoi bags 'Best Actress Award' at 3rd edition of Jammu Film Festival". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  13. "NIRI9 2ND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 AWARD CEREMONY". www.newsmania.co.in. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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