Battlefield to be screened at MIFF

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 9 : After its successful world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Manipur’s documentary film Battlefield has achieved another milestone by being nominated for screening in the International Competition section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026.
The prestigious festival is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from June 15 to 21, 2026.
Directed by Borun Thokchom, Battlefield will compete alongside documentary films from across the globe in the feature-length documentary category.
Produced by Manjoy Lourembam, Dr Radhesyam Oinam, and Viswamithra Universals, the documentary’s selection marks a significant achievement for Manipuri cinema on the international stage.
“This is a proud moment not only for the film but also for the State and the entire film fraternity of Manipur,” Borun Thokchom said.
Established in 1990 and held biennially, the MIFF is the oldest and largest film festival dedicated to non-feature films in South Asia.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, MIFF has evolved into a major global platform for documentary, short fiction, and animation films.