Manipur film on women football club to open Goa film festival

Imphal: Acclaimed Manipuri filmmaker Meena Longjam’s “Andro Dreams” will be the opening non-feature section film of the Indian Panorama at the ensuing 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.The film portrays the journey of a women’s football club from a remote corner in Imphal East district.A total of 25 feature and 20 non-feature films will be screened at the nine-day festival to begin on November 20. Many other films of the northeast, including Waribam Dorendra Singh’s “Last Meet” (another Manipuri film), have also been selected in the non-feature section of the Indian Panorama, the key part of the festival. Dorendra is based in Guwahati.“I am extremely happy that ‘Andro Dreams’ has been selected as an opening film in the prestigious festival. I also hope that my film, showcasing how girls from a small village in Manipur can dream big, will come as a ray of hope for others,” Meena said on Tuesday.“Andro Dreams is the love story of Laibi, an old woman with a spirited soul and her three-decade-old all girls’ football club battling economic challenges, patriarchal system and orthodoxy at Andro, an ancient village of northeast India,” said Meena.“Laibi, who hails from Andro village has battled poverty, insurgency and patriarchy to successfully run this girls’ football club for the last 22 years,” she added. Meena and Dorendra’s feats came a week after two prominent Manipuri filmmakers — Mayanglambam Romi Meitei and Saikhom Ratan — received awards at the 29th National Film Awards 2021, New Delhi for their flicks “Eikhoigi Yum” (Our home) and “Beyond Blast” respectively.A doctorate degree holder in mass communication, Meena has won many awards in her decade-long career as a filmmaker — the most notable one being her 2015 win for the documentary film “Auto driver,” which showcased the struggles of Imphal’s first female auto-rickshaw driver .A jubilant Dorendra expressed his excitement about the opportunity to showcase his work and contribute to the rich tapestry of Indian cinema at the 54th IFFI.

Konkani film Sadabahar at Iffis Indian Panorama

The Konkani film Sadabahar, directed by Suyash Kamat, has been selected for the Indian Panorama section of the 54th edition of Iffi in Goa. This is the second Konkani film in a row to be featured. The Panorama section will showcase 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films, with a focus on powerful storytelling and cinematography. The opening feature film will be Aattam (Malayalam), while the opening non-feature film will be Andro Dreams (Manipuri). The selection of films by young Goan filmmakers for Iffi is seen as a positive sign.

Malayalam film Aattam to open the Indian Panorama 2023 at the 54th IFFI!

The Malayalam film Aattam has been chosen as the opening feature film for the Indian Panorama 2023 at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). A total of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films have been selected for the Indian Panorama section. The selected films will be showcased at the festival held from November 20th to 28th, 2023 in Goa. In addition to Aattam, six other Malayalam films have been chosen for the feature film category. The Indian Panorama aims to promote Indian films and culture through cinematic art.

Gulmohar, PS-2, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai among 25 feature films in IFFI's Indian Panorama section

The Ministry for Information and Broadcasting has announced the official selection for the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). This year, 25 films have been selected in the feature film category, while five films will be screened in the mainstream feature film category. The Indian Panorama section at IFFI is organized by the National Film Development Corporation and aims to select films of excellence in accordance with specific regulations. The selection is made by eminent personalities from the world of cinema.