| Eewai: The Ripple | |
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| Directed by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
| Screenplay by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
| Story by | Rebika Okram |
| Produced by | Samir Thingbaijam |
| Starring | Leishangthem Tonthoi |
| Cinematography | Romen |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Michael Ngangom |
Production company | Nongdol Mamikol |
Release date |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Manipuri film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra.[1] It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol.[2][3] The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022.[4][5] It was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'Short and Documentary Panorama section' on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.Tonthoi won the Best Actor (Female) for her film Eewai at the Global Independent Film Festival of India, 2022 held on 30th November, 2022 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India and at Goa International Film Competition-GIFC and Best Actor (Female) NexGn Fest as the Finalist and Best Director Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra at the NexGn Fest.
- ^ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipuri film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ The Sangai Express. "Kh Bishwamitra's short narrative 'Eewai' selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Bishwamittra's 'Eewai' to contest in 4th Nepal Cultural Int'l Film Festival". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Rinku Khumukcham. "BISHWAMITTRA'S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022". Imphal Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Short film Eewai selected for Gangtok Intl film fest". The Morning Bell. Retrieved 21 September 2022.