Pabung Syam is a 2021 Indian Meitei language documentary film directed by Haobam Paban Kumar.[1][2][3] It is produced by Films Division of India.[4][5] The film was selected in the non-feature section of the Indian Panorama at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021.[6][7][8][9] It won the Best Biographical Film award at the 68th National Film Awards.[10][11]

Pabung Syam
Poster
Directed byHaobam Paban Kumar
Produced byFilms Division of India
CinematographyIrom Maipak
Edited bySankha
Music bySukanta Majumdar
Production
company
Release date
  • November 2021 (2021-11)
(IFFI)
Running time
52 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

It was also screened at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF) 2022.[12] The film was screened at the 8th International Film Festival of Shimla 2022.[13]

Synopsis edit

The film takes a look at the life and work of Pabung Aribam Syam Sharma through the eyes of one of his admirers and students.

Accolades edit

Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 Best Biographical Film Films Division, Mumbai (Producer)
Haobam Paban Kumar (Director)
Won [14]
Best Editor Sankha Won
Best Director Haobam Paban Kumar Won
68th National Film Awards Best Biographical Film Films Division, Mumbai (Producer)
Haobam Paban Kumar (Director)
Won [15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Manipuri film 'Pabung Syam' to be screened at IFFI 2021". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Five films from Northeast in IFFI's Indian Panorama". thenewsmill.com. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 52nd IFFI, 2021". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  4. ^ "FOUR FILMS FROM ASSAM SELECTED FOR INDIAN PANORAMA OF IFFI". newslivetv.com. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  5. ^ "GOA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO SCREEN 4 FILMS FROM ASSAM". northeasternchronicle.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  6. ^ "5 Northeastern Films Selected For Indian Panorama Section Of IFFI". www.northeasttoday.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Five films from Northeast selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI". nenow.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Four State films selected for The International Film Festival of India (IFFI)". helloguwahati.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Semkhor to be opening feature film in Indian Panorama at IFFI, 2021". www.netindian.in. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  10. ^ "68th National Film Awards winners list: Suriya's Soorarai Pottru wins big". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  11. ^ "68th National Film Awards - Updates". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  12. ^ "8 Manipuri films to grace International Film Fest". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  13. ^ "8th International Film Festival of Shimla to start on Aug 26". www.uniindia.com. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  14. ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  15. ^ "68th National Film Awards: Soorarai Pottru Wins Best Film; Suriya, Ajay Devgn Share Best Actor Honour". www.news18.com. Retrieved 23 July 2022.