Oitharei screened at IFFI
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 28: Manipuri feature film Oitharei, directed by debutant filmmaker Dinesh Naorem, was screened at INOX Panjim on Thursday evening as a part of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa.
Earlier in the day, the cast and crew walked the IFFI red carpet, using the prestigious platform to spotlight Manipur’s ongoing conflict and its profound human toll.
Their presence drew global attention to the personal stories often overshadowed by headlines, urging international audiences to recognise the lived experiences of those affected.
Selected for the Indian Panorama, the 102-minute feature Oitharei (“Save My Soul”) marks a significant moment for Manipuri cinema, breaking a seven-year gap since the last Manipuri feature, Eigi Kona (Stallone, My Pony), was showcased at IFFI in 2019.
A stark and deeply emotional narrative, 'Oitharei' portrays the struggles of a widow navigating trauma amid the State’s ongoing ethnic unrest.
The film serves as a powerful reminder that socially conscious storytelling remains vibrant in Manipur—capturing both the suffering and the unwavering resilience of its people.
IMPHAL, Nov 28: Manipuri feature film Oitharei, directed by debutant filmmaker Dinesh Naorem, was screened at INOX Panjim on Thursday evening as a part of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa.
Earlier in the day, the cast and crew walked the IFFI red carpet, using the prestigious platform to spotlight Manipur’s ongoing conflict and its profound human toll.
Their presence drew global attention to the personal stories often overshadowed by headlines, urging international audiences to recognise the lived experiences of those affected.
Selected for the Indian Panorama, the 102-minute feature Oitharei (“Save My Soul”) marks a significant moment for Manipuri cinema, breaking a seven-year gap since the last Manipuri feature, Eigi Kona (Stallone, My Pony), was showcased at IFFI in 2019.
A stark and deeply emotional narrative, 'Oitharei' portrays the struggles of a widow navigating trauma amid the State’s ongoing ethnic unrest.
The film serves as a powerful reminder that socially conscious storytelling remains vibrant in Manipur—capturing both the suffering and the unwavering resilience of its people.