This article is about the Manipuri-language film industry. For the entire film industry of Manipur, see
Cinema of Manipur .
Meitei cinema An illustration of the Maniwood clapperboard
Main distributors Film Forum Manipur (FFM) Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) Produced feature films Total 60-70[ 1] [ 2]
Meitei cinema (Meitei :Meitei Mami Kumhei Maniwood , is the segment ofIndian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in theMeitei language (officially calledManipuri language ), widely spoken in the state ofManipur . The popular termManiwood , is aportmanteau of "Manipuri" (official name of Meitei) and "Hollywood ". Since its inception, Meitei cinema has played a significant role in theMeitei linguistic purism movement , often emphasizing proper Meitei language in place of pidgin dialects.[ 3]
The origins of Meitei cinema date back toMatamgi Manipur Meitei for 'Today's Manipur'), released in 1972 as the first full-length Meitei-language film and the first film made in Manipur.[ 4] [ 5] 20th National Film Awards , establishing a milestone in Manipuri cinema.[ 6] Imagi Ningthem Meitei for 'My Son, My Precious ') in 1981, which brought international recognition by winning theGolden Montgolfiere at the 1982Festival des 3 Continents inNantes , elevating Indian cinema on the global stage.[ 7] [ 8]
In 1990,Ishanou Meitei for 'The Chosen One ') gained further acclaim, being screened in theUn Certain Regard section at the1991 Cannes Film Festival .[ 9] 2023 byCannes as a "World Classic," marking its significance as the only Indian film selected for the event that year.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Keibu Keioiba Meitei for 'Tiger-Head ') became the first animation film in the Meitei language and in Manipuri cinema in 2009.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Reflecting local culture, since 2012, Maniwood has observed a dress code guideline: “If you wear jeans thrice on screen, you have to wear Manipuri dresses four times.” This practice reflects the Maniwood culture’s dedication to representing the Manipuri lifestyle and traditional attire. According to acclaimed directorAribam Syam Sharma , Meitei cinema authentically portrays the way of life and thinking of theManipuri people.[ 16]
Today,Ishanou ,Oneness , andEikhoigi Yum IMDb as of 2023, showcasing the enduring appeal of Meitei cinema among audiences.[ 17]
[ edit ] National Film Awards [ edit ] ManyMeitei language films have been made with other languages simultaneously.
Meitei and Japanese [ edit ] Meitei and Portuguese [ edit ] Year Title Director(s) Ref 1996 Language of War R.V. Ramani [ 27]
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