Magi Matambakta
{{Short description|2018 Manipuri film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Magi Matambakta
|image = File:Magi_Matambakta_Poster.jpg
|alt =
|caption = Movie Poster
|director = Makhonmani Mongsaba
|producer = Sunita Kapoor
|writer = Makhonmani Mongsaba
|screenplay =
|story =
|starring = Lamjingba
Khaidem Anita
Idhou
|music = L. Nabakanta
Background Score:
Jeetenkumar Naorem
|cinematography = Imo Yumnam
|editing = Yoimayai Mongsaba
|studio = Bravura Films
|distributor = Bravura Films
|released = {{Film date|2018}}
|runtime = 75 minutes
|country = India
|language = Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language)
}}
Magi Matambakta (English: On Her Lap) is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba and produced by Sunita Kapoor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/special-features/biffes-2019-unrealistic-expectations-break-children-720069.html|title=BIFFES 2019: 'Unrealistic expectations break children'|date=24 February 2019|website=Deccan Herald}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/it-heartbreaking-see-kids-720100.html|title='Heartbreaking to see kids under parental pressure'|date=24 February 2019|website=Deccan Herald}} The movie was selected for Bengaluru International Film Festival 2018; Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai, 2020{{Cite news|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/first-online-celebration-of-manipuri-cinema.html|title=First online celebration of Manipuri cinema|publisher=Northeast Now|date=31 August 2020|accessdate=12 June 2021}} and Delhi International Film Festival 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://www.delhiinternationalfilmfestival.com/filmfestival/allfilms|title=Delhi International Film Festival All Films 2020|website=www.delhiinternationalfilmfestival.com}} The film won the Best Manipuri Film at the 2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards (JIFFA) 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsscfighters.com/jharkhand-international-film-festival-awards-2019-jiffa-2019/|title=Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards 2019 -JIFFA 2019|work=Exams Fighters |date=9 July 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://newsmove.in/fsm-organizes-online-celebration-of-manipuri-cinema/|title=FSM organizes first online celebration of Manipuri cinema|first=Team News|last=Move|work=News Move |date=31 August 2020}}
Synopsis
The movie is a story of two boys raised very differently. Eventually, they faced the results of their upbringing. The movie shows the ill-effects of helicopter parenting.
Cast
- Lamjingba as Thangjam Sanathoi
- Aryan as Thangjam Henthoi
- Khaidem Anita as Ibemhal, Sanathoi's mother
- Philem Puneshori as Nungshitombi, Henthoi's mother
- Idhou as Thangjam Lukhoi, Henthoi's father
- Laishram Prakash as School Headmaster
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Salam Thoiba
Accolades
Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 9th SSS MANIFA 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=16..120219.feb19|title=SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|website=e-pao.net}} Magi Matambakta won the Best Children Film Award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019. The citation for the award reads, "The film succeeds in highlighting the physical and mental space required for children to flourish in this highly competitive world."
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| Award
!Category !Winner's name !Result |
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| rowspan="2"|8th SSS MANIFA 2019
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | {{won}} |
| Special Jury Mention
| Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019
| Special Jury Mention | Chakpram Rameshchandra | {{won}} |
| Best Children Film
| Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) | {{won}} |
| 2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards 2019
| Best Manipuri Film | Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) | {{won}} |