Underplayed Gems

Hingbagee Mahao (2015)

Hingbagee Mahao poster
Country
India
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

This film follows the everyday lives of people in Manipur. It shows how they find meaning and connection in simple moments and daily routines.

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What happens

Hingbagee Mahao (English: The Taste of Living) is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Jeetendra Ningomba and produced by Kachi Shanti. The story and screenplay of the film was written by Jeetendra Ningomba. Hingbagee Mahao was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 29 April 2015. It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award at 5th SSS MANIFA 2016. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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