Paokhum Ama
Paokhum Ama (English: The Only Answer) is a 1983 Indian Meitei language film and also the first colour cinema of Manipur.[1] The film is directed by Aribam Syam Sharma[2][3] and written by M. K. Binodini Devi.[4] It stars Kangabam Tomba and Yengkhom Roma in the lead roles.[5] The movie was premiered at the Tyneside International Film Festival, United Kingdom.
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| Directed by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Written by | M. K. Binodini Devi |
| Produced by | Films Division |
| Starring | Kangabam Tomba Yengkhom Roma |
| Cinematography | K. Ibohal Sharma L. Daoji Sharma |
| Edited by | Madhusudan Banerjee |
| Music by | Khundrakpam Joykumar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Films Division |
Release date | 1983 |
Running time | 54 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Synopsis
The film explores the different life styles of modern India. In urban society corruption is rife, careers advanced by bribes and influence. But there is an alternative: life in the hills, where the people face life silently and accept nature's gifts. In this ultimately optimistic film, a Manipuri youth lives through personal pain and disappointment to face with new hope and energy the struggle of his family for a different way of life.
Cast
- Kangabam Tomba as Iboyaima
- Yengkhom Roma as Harmila
- Soraisam Dhiren as Iboyaima's brother
- Huirem Manglem as Sanahal
- Thokchom Ongbi Jamini as Bina
- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar
Accolades
Yengkhom Roma won the Best Actress Award at the 1st Manipur State Film Awards 1984 for her role of Harmila in the film.
References
- "Paokhum Ama - KnowYourFilms". knowyourfilms.com.
- Baruah, Parthajith (23 February 2018). "Rising against all odds" – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com.
- "Paokhum Ama (1982)". Indiancine.ma.
- "Paokhum Ama on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com.
External links
- Paokhum Ama at IMDb