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IMPHAL: The grand premiere of Khwairakpam Bishwamittra’s “Dry Tears” was held at Kumecs Cinema, Imphal, on Wednesday.
A formal function was held with Sanzu Bachaspatimayum, Secretary of Manipur Film Development Society, L. Surjakanta Sharma, President of Film Forum, Manipur, and RK Hemabati Devi, alongside Alexander Leo Pou as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honors respectively.
The short film pays tribute to the martyrs who lost their lives in the communal clash of Manipur that started on May 3, 2023.
The short film is written and directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra Singh, produced by Sarungbam Haripyari Devi and released on May 1, 2024, under the banner of Millennium Force, Manipur.
The duration of the short film “Dry Tears” is 22 minutes. The artists in the film are Ningthoujam Rina as Ima Ibemhal, Rajkumari Romila as Iche Memcha, Robindro Kshetri as amaiba, Priya as police constable, Jamuna as Imabok, and Athouba as Sanatomba.
The film is edited by L Mohendro of KAMS with Haobijam Mahesh as DOP, Joy as cameraman, Nanao Sagolmang as music director, and Loijingkhombi, Nolini, Khedasana, and Bidyarani as vocal artists. Art, make-up and costumes are manned by Ragini and Premika, and light by Brojen Light. Singhajit and Premjit are the production managers.
The film is processed at KAMS, Khuyathong and powered by The Morning Bell, an English daily, and TMB Digital Network
