| The Foul Truth - Amakpa Achumba | |
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| Directed by | Priyakanta Laishram |
| Produced by | Priyakanta Laishram |
| Starring | Priyakanta Laishram
Rojesh Saikhom Harry Tourangbam |
| Cinematography | Baldev Yambem Satish Moirangcha |
| Music by | Whitesand Music |
Production company | Priyakanta Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
The Foul Truth (Manipuri: Amakpa Achumba) is a 2019 Manipuri film written, produced and directed by Priyakanta Laishram under the production banner, Priyakanta Productions. It is the first film from Northeast India to tackle the issue of male rape. The film tells the story of a boy named Thoithoiba, who is a survivor of child sexual abuse and male rape. The film stars Priyakanta Laishram, Harry Tourangbam and Rojesh Saikhom. The film was released on 2 June 2019.[1] The film was screened at 33 international film festivals and won several awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Film on Other Social Issues, and Best Screenplay awards.[2]
- ^ "Manipuri film 'The Foul Truth' talks about hidden truth of male rape". Northeast Now. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Manipuri film 'The Foul Truth' to be screened at Chiang Mai University, Thailand". E-Pao. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.