:en:Manipuri Pony (film)
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{{Infobox film
| name = Manipuri Pony
| image = File:Manipuri_Pony_Movie_Poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = Aribam Syam Sharma
| producer = Films Division of India
| writer = Aribam Gautam
| starring =
| music = Aribam Uttam Sharma
| cinematography = Irom Maipak
| editing = Oinam Gautam Singh
| studio = Films Division of India
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2013}}
| runtime = 52 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri) & English
}}
Manipuri Pony is a 2013 non-feature Manipuri film scripted by Aribam Gautam and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/811109/five-must-watch-documentaries-from-the-north-east-from-afspa-58-to-tezpur-1962|title=Five must-watch documentaries from the North East, from 'AFSPA 58' to 'Tezpur 1962'|access-date=2021-06-18|author=Dipankar Sarkar|website=scroll.in|date=4 July 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://filmsdivision.org/shop/manipuri-pony|title=MANIPURI PONY on Films Division|access-date=2021-06-18|website=filmsdivision.org}} It is produced by Films Division of India.{{cite web|url=https://filmsdivision.org/press-release/indian-panorama-of-44th-iffi-goa-2.html|title=Indian Panorama of 44th IFFI, Goa|access-date=2021-06-18|website=filmsdivision.org}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/syam-sharmas-manipuri-pony-selected-for-international-film-festival-of-india/articleshow/24354223.cms?|title=Syam Sharma's 'Manipuri Pony' selected for International Film Festival of India|access-date=2021-06-26|newspaper=The Times of India|date=19 October 2013}} The film won the National Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports) at the 60th National Film Awards.{{cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/aribam-syam-sharma-of-manipur-bags-award-at-60th-national-film-awards/|title=Aribam Syam Sharma Of Manipur Bags Award At 60th National Film Awards|access-date=2021-06-18|website=kanglaonline.com}} The movie was also selected in the Indian Panorama of the 44th International Film Festival of India 2013 and the Mumbai International Film Festival in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=22..181013.oct13|title=Syam Sharma's 'Manipuri Pony' selected for IFFI, 2013|access-date=2021-06-18|website=e-pao.net}}{{cite web|url=https://www.magicalassam.com/2013/12/focus-north-east-special-attention-to-ne-cinema-at-international-film-festival-of-india-iffi.html|title=Focus : North East – Special Attention to NE Cinema at International Film Festival of India (IFFI)|author=Hussain Ahmed|website=www.magicalassam.com}}{{cite web|url=https://filmcity.one/syam-sharma-manju-borahs-films-iffi/|title=Syam Sharma, Manju Borah's Films For IFFI|website=filmcity.one|date=16 October 2013 }}
Manipuri Pony was screened at the 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/other-news/item/303-manipur-pony-and-lanphamda-ibeni-screened|title=Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened|access-date=2021-06-18|newspaper=Imphal Times|date=18 December 2013 }} The movie was certified by Central Board of Film Certification in 2012.
Synopsis
Among the many facets of the Manipuri culture, the one that has had the most far-reaching impact internationally has been Sagol Kangjei, the progenitor of the modern game of polo. Introduced to the British in the mid-nineteenth century A.D., it reached the far corners of the globe. Due to the reasons of history and changing values, the Manipuri Pony is today on the brink of extinction and is now an endangered species. Even though the position of the animal today is unenviable, there are many who are still hoping and working to ensure its survival, a trend that underlines the fact that hope is not yet lost.
Accolades
The winner of the National Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports) at the 60th National Film Awards, the citation reads, "For tracing and presenting the historical significance of the game of polo which has its origins in Manipur."{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/60th-national-film-awards-the-list-of-winners-597427.html|title=60th National Film Awards: The list of winners|website=www.news18.com}}
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| Award
!Category !Winner's name !Result |
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| 60th National Film Awards
| National Film Award for Best Exploration / Adventure Film (Including sports) | Producer: | {{won}} |
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013
| Best Direction | {{won}} |