Magi Matambakta


Magi Matambakta is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba and produced by Sunita Kapoor. The movie was selected for Bengaluru International Film Festival 2018; Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai, 2020 and Delhi International Film Festival 2020. The film won the Best Manipuri Film at the 2nd Jharkhand International [Film Festival Awards] 2019.

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 won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 9th SSS MANIFA 2019. 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."
AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
8th SSS MANIFA 2019Best Actor in a Supporting Role - MaleChakpram Rameshchandra Won
8th SSS MANIFA 2019Special Jury MentionMakhonmani Mongsaba
Sunita Kapoor 		Won
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019Special Jury MentionChakpram RameshchandraWon
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019Best Children FilmMakhonmani Mongsaba
Sunita Kapoor 		Won
2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards 2019Best Manipuri FilmMakhonmani Mongsaba
Sunita Kapoor 		Won