The Nightmare of Bembi
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A short film about how the 2023 Manipur conflict affects children and families. It shows the lasting emotional damage and chaos left behind in people's lives.
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What happens
The Nightmare of Bembi is a 2026 Indian Meitei language short film. It is directed by Tenzing Pukhrambam. It is recognized as a sensitive portrayal of the 2023 Manipur conflict’s impact on children and families, often showing the chaos’ long lasting aftermath. It is the winner of the Best Psychological Drama (War Theme) award at the Indian Panorama International Film Festival 2025–26 in Mumbai. It is also the winner of the Best Short Film at the Oceaniek Short Films Awards 2026 in Chandigarh. It won top honours, including Best Debut Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Music, at the Jakarta Independent Cine Awards 2026, organized in Guwahati. It received Best Debut Short Film at the Kodaikanal International Film Festival and Special Jury Award for Best Debut Short Film at the Athvikvaruni International Film Festival in Tamil Nadu. It is also selected for screening at the Nagpur Film Festival 2026, organised by the Nagpur University. It is 23 minutes in duration. It is a debut film project for the director. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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