Loktak Lairembee (film)

Loktak Lairembee (transl. Loktak Goddess), also known as Lady of the Lake, is a 2016 Indian Meitei language film directed and produced by Haobam Paban Kumar.[1][2] It stars Ningthoujam Sanatomba and Sagolsem Thambalsang in the lead roles.[3] The film had participated in many international film festivals across the globe and won several awards.[4][5] The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment / Conservation / Preservation at the 64th National Film Awards.[6][7]

This article is about a Meitei language film. For the divine lady of the water bodies in Meitei mythology and religion, see Irai Leima. For eponymous ancient Meitei goddess, see Loktak Lairembee.

Loktak Lairembee
Poster
Directed byHaobam Paban Kumar
Screenplay bySudhir Naoroibam
Haobam Paban Kumar
Story bySudhir Naoroibam
Produced byHaobam Paban Kumar
StarringNingthoujam Sanatomba
Sagolsem Thambalsang
CinematographyShehnad Jalal
Edited bySankha
Music bySukanta Majumdar
Production
company
Oli Pictures
Distributed byOli Pictures
Release date
  • 7 October 2016 (2016-10-07) (Busan)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

It is the first Manipuri film to be certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a digital film. Loktak Lairembee is based on Sudhir Naoroibam's short story Nongmei.

Cast
  • Ningthoujam Sanatomba
  • Sagolsem Thambalsang
  • Oinam Rajen Singh

Synopsis

Following the accidental discovery of a gun, a depressed fisherman experiences a new confidence that soon threatens to balloon into arrogance.

Film crew at IFFI (2016)

Accolades

Loktak Lairembee bagged two awards at the 10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016.[8] The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment / Conservation / Preservation at the 64th National Film Awards.[9] The citation for the National Award reads, "The film brings out the nuances of an environmental issue in a heart wrenching and touching manner".

Award Category Winner's name Result
64th National Film Awards Best Film on Environment or Conservation or Preservation Haobam Paban Kumar Won
9th Bengaluru International Film Festival 2017 FIPRESCI India P.K. Nair Memorial Critics' Jury Award Haobam Paban Kumar Won
10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016 Best Feature Film Haobam Paban Kumar Won
Best Story Sudhir Naoroibam Won
14th Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart Germany German Star of India Haobam Paban Kumar Won
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Special Mention Haobam Paban Kumar Won
15th Pune International Film Festival Special Jury Award (World Cinema section) Haobam Paban Kumar Won
26th G. Aravindan Puruskaram 2016 Best Debut Director Haobam Paban Kumar Won
2nd Bodhisattva International Film Festival 2017 Silver Bodhisattva Haobam Paban Kumar Won
18th Mumbai Film Festival Golden Gateway Haobam Paban Kumar Won
22nd Kolkata International Film Festival 2016 NETPAC (Asian Select) Haobam Paban Kumar Won

Participation in Film Festivals
  • 14th Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart 2017[10]
  • 8th London Indian Film Festival 2017
  • In Competition - 2nd BRICS Film Festival, China 2017
  • Indie Power - 41st Hong Kong International Film Festival 2017.
  • Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2017.
  • Berlinale Forum – 67th Berlin International Film Festival 2017.
  • 15th Pune International Film Festival 2017.
  • 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards.[11]
  • Indian Cinema Now - 21st Kerala International Film Festival 2016.
  • World Cinema - 3rd Dubai International Film Festival 2016.
  • Indian Kaleidoscope Film Festival, New York 2016.
  • Indian Panorama - 47th International Film Festival of India, Goa 2016.
  • 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival 2016.
  • 21st Agartala Film Festival 2016.
  • 18th Mumbai Film Festival 2016.
  • Asian New Currents - 21st Busan International Film Festival 2016.
  • The Himalayan Film Festival 2021.[12]

References
  1. "Tracing the State through two indie films Loktak Lairembee and Soni Part 1 by Rajkumar Panthoiren". e-pao.net.
  2. "Weekend treat: a northeast film festival in the capital". Hindustan Times. 18 August 2017.
  3. "Minimalism and the Mystery in Loktak Lairembee". Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  4. Jhunjhunwala, Udita (22 November 2016). "Visual pollution riles Manipuri film-maker Haobam Paban Kumar". www.livemint.com.
  5. "Manipuri movie 'Loktak Lairembee' on a film fest spree". www.sentinelassam.com. 3 October 2016.
  6. "64th National Film Awards 2016 announced Loktak Lairembee : Best film on environment conservation – KanglaOnline".
  7. Thokchom, Khelen (8 April 2017). "Manipur film bags national award". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.
  9. "72-minute long 'Loktak Lairembee' awarded Best Film on 64th National Film Awards". easternmirrornagaland.com. 7 April 2017.
  10. Talents, Berlinale. "Imprint". Berlinale Talents.
  11. "Paban's film Loktak Lairembee to compete in 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards". www.uniindia.com.
  12. "Ladakh to host first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 in September". www.wionews.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
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