Draft:Karbi cinema

Karbi cinema is a term used to describe Karbi language-based film industry in the Indian state of Assam. The industry is still nascent, with less than half a dozen release per year. ^[1]

History

Pre-2000s

Wosobipo, directed by Gautam Bora, was well received by the publics. It was so famous for its correct portrayal of tribal life that its limited screening was attended by people of neighbouring districts and state(s). Boche Kangthim, starring Katharson Ingti, was the first karbi modern film. It was released during 1998 Karbi Youth Festival.

2000s

Ove Aharchi (Shadows of the Generations), 2003, the first telefilm in Karbi language was released during 29th Karbi Youth Festival^[2]. In 2007, Dhaniram Tisso produced Kanghon Killing Chongkret (My dear Tiger Man), based on popular folklore of Karbi. It was well received by public^[3].

2010s

The decade saw arrival of new generation of actors and directors. Akoi (2013) was the first karbi action film starring Bipul Terang.

2020s

Mirbeen, produced by Dhaniram Tisso, was nominated for Golden Peacock Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India^[4]. Mirbeen won in 'Special category' at the first edition of Northeast India International Film Festival, 2022, held in Dimapur, Nagaland^[5].

Karbi short film

Karbi short films Kachechinithu (The boy with gun), Thai (Arrow)^[6] were screened, nominated, and awarded. The first animated movie Kasang Alun (The songs of Kasang) was released in 2024. It tells the story of Ram and Sita through the eyes of Kasang^[7].

Awards

Rangsina Sarpo Award

Rangsina Sarpo Award is a regional film award given to films produced in Karbi language. It gives out award every year. The award is sponsored by KAAC, which look after the affair of Karbi people^[8]^[9].

National film awards

Few films has been selected for screening at national and international level. Some films has been nominated. To date, only Wosobipo has won National award. It won 2 awards at 37th National Film Awards. It won the then Director and Actor, Gautam Bora, an award in Best Debut film of a Director, and Sher Choudhury for Best Music Direction at 1988 37th National Film Awards

Reference

^ http://krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JSSA/JSSA-13-0-000-22-Web/JSSA-13-1-2-000-22-Abst-PDF/JSSA-13-1-2-017-22-366-Bhattacharjee-S/JSSA-13-1-2-017-22-366-Bhattacharjee-S-Tx[2].pdf
^ https://www.archive.cpiml.org/liberation/year_2003/April/culture.htm
^ "Karbi Anglong gets its due". The Times of India. 7 January 2014.
^ "Mirbeen, the only feature film from NE selected for Indian Panorama". 24 October 2023.
^ "Karbi feature film 'Mirbin' gets international award". 16 December 2022.
^ https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2015/06/26/thai-arrow-enters-international-arena/
^ https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/08/10/animated-karbi-film-kasang-alun-showcased-at-tribal-future-fest-highlights-importance-of-preserving-folklore/
^ "KAAC presents Karbi film awards". 15 September 2010.
^ "Mirbeen Wins Best Karbi Film Award - the Hills Times". 7 April 2022.

[1] ttp://krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JSSA/JSSA-13-0-000-22-Web/JSSA-13-1-2-000-22-Abst-PDF/JSSA-13-1-2-017-22-366-Bhattacharjee-S/JSSA-13-1-2-017-22-366-Bhattacharjee-S-Tx[2].pdf

[2] ttps://www.archive.cpiml.org/liberation/year_2003/April/culture.htm

[3] "Karbi Anglong gets its due". The Times of India. 7 January 2014.

[4] "Mirbeen, the only feature film from NE selected for Indian Panorama". 24 October 2023.

[5] "Karbi feature film 'Mirbin' gets international award". 16 December 2022.

[6] ttps://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2015/06/26/thai-arrow-enters-international-arena/

[7] ttps://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/08/10/animated-karbi-film-kasang-alun-showcased-at-tribal-future-fest-highlights-importance-of-preserving-folklore/

[8] "KAAC presents Karbi film awards". 15 September 2010.

[9] "Mirbeen Wins Best Karbi Film Award - the Hills Times". 7 April 2022.

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