Eikhoigi Yum (English: Our Home) is a 2021 Indian Meitei language film directed by Romi Meitei.[1][2] It is jointly produced by Sheetal Chingsu and Romi Meitei under the banner of Thangarakpa Living Frames.[3] The film got official selection at the 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2022.[4][5] It was the opening film at the 1st Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2022.[6][7][8][9]The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2021.[10] On IMDb, Eikhoigi Yum is ranked third among the top three Manipuri films, after Ishanou and Oneness (film).[11] The film won National Film Award For Best Film In Meiteilon at the 69th National Film Awards.[12]
| Eikhoigi Yum | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Romi Meitei |
| Written by | Romi Meitei |
| Produced by | Sheetal Chingsu Romi Meitei |
| Starring | Master Ningthoujam Priyojit Sorri Senjam |
| Cinematography | Kangabam Bikram Johni Meitei |
| Edited by | Johni Meitei |
| Music by | Sound Designer: Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan |
Production company | Thangarakpa Living Frames |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Eikhoigi Yum got official selections at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022 (International Competition Section); 12th Indian Film Festival of Bhubaneswar 2023, Odisha and 45th Moscow International Film Festival 2023.[13]
Cast edit
- Master Ningthoujam Priyojit as Chaoren
- Sorri Senjam
- Nganthoibi
- Bhumeshore
Accolades edit
Eikhoigi Yum won five awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[14][15][16]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Feature Film | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Mayanglambam Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| Best Art Direction | Konjengbam Demba Meitei | Won | |
| Best Child Artiste | Master Priyojit Ningthoujam | Won | |
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan | Won | |
| Best Editing | Johni Meitei | Won | |
| 5th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2023 | Best Director | Mayanglambam Romi Meitei | Won |
| Jury Special Mention | Master Priyojit Ningthoujam | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Bikram & Johni Meitei | Won | |
| 27th International Film Festival of Kerala 2022[17] | FIPRESCI award for the Best International Film | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Mayanglambam Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
| NETPAC Jury Special Mention Award | Mayanglambam Romi Meitei | Won | |
| 69th National Film Awards | Best Film In Meiteilon | Chingsubam Sheetal & Romi Meitei (Producers) Mayanglambam Romi Meitei (Director) |
Won |
References edit
- ^ Akee Sorokhaibam (6 March 2022). "Our Home Is Where Our Heart Is: A Short Review Of Romi Meitei's Film Eikhoigi Yum". thefrontiermanipur.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "First Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival from April 2". thenewsmill.com. April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' begins in Manipur". www.insidene.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Eikhoigi Yum". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Our Home (Eikhoigi Yum) - 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival". online.mumbaifilmfestival.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "1st Edition Of 'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' Begins". thefrontiermanipur.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "First-ever international film festival begins in Manipur". www.thestatesman.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Singh, Bikash. "Manipur's five-days Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival to start from April 2". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival kicks off". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies". East Mojo. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Two Manipuri films win big at 69th National Film Awards". Northeast Now. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Indian films chosen for IFFK sections". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ ""Eikhoigi Yum" declared Best Feature Film at 14th Manipur State Film Award 2022". thenortheastaffairs.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award". The Indian Express. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Awards conferred, Governor vows possible support for Cinema's growth". nenow.in. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Manipur: Filmmaker Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' wins multiple awards at international film festival in Kerala". Ukhrul Times.
External links edit
- Eikhoigi Yum at IMDb
