Eikhoigi Yum
Poster
Directed byRomi Meitei
Written byRomi Meitei
Produced bySheetal Chingsu
Romi Meitei
StarringMaster Ningthoujam Priyojit
Sorri Senjam
CinematographyKangabam Bikram
Johni Meitei
Edited byJohni Meitei
Music bySound Designer:
Nyan Jyoti Bhujan & Debajit Gayan
Production
company
Thangarakpa Living Frames
Release date
March 2022 (MIFF)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

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 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

  • Master Ningthoujam Priyojit as Chaoren
  • Sorri Senjam
  • Nganthoibi
  • Bhumeshore

Accolades

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "First Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival from April 2". thenewsmill.com. April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' begins in Manipur". www.insidene.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Eikhoigi Yum". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "Our Home (Eikhoigi Yum) - 22nd Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival". online.mumbaifilmfestival.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "1st Edition Of 'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' Begins". thefrontiermanipur.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  7. ↑ "First-ever international film festival begins in Manipur". www.thestatesman.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. ↑ Singh, Bikash. "Manipur's five-days Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival to start from April 2". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  9. ↑ "Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival kicks off". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  10. ↑ "FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  11. ↑ "Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies". East Mojo. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "Two Manipuri films win big at 69th National Film Awards". Northeast Now. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Indian films chosen for IFFK sections". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  14. ↑ ""Eikhoigi Yum" declared Best Feature Film at 14th Manipur State Film Award 2022". thenortheastaffairs.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  15. ↑ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award". The Indian Express. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  16. ↑ "14th Manipur State Film Awards conferred, Governor vows possible support for Cinema's growth". nenow.in. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  17. ↑ "Manipur: Filmmaker Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' wins multiple awards at international film festival in Kerala". Ukhrul Times.
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