Final-Film Festival-13-11-08.p65 - Directorate of Film Festivals
Final-Film Festival-13-11-08.p65 - Directorate of Film Festivals
Final-Film Festival-13-11-08.p65 - Directorate of Film Festivals
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SYNOPSISRAJARSHEEBHAGYACHANDRA OFMANIPUR35mm/colour/English/58 minutes/ESTRajarshi Bhagyachandra <strong>of</strong> Manipur is one <strong>of</strong> the greatestVaishnava Kings. A versatile person <strong>of</strong> immense qualities, hewas an expert war strategist who wielded his sword to defendhis land and people and yet an artistic genius <strong>of</strong> divine sensibilitieswho gave the world the classical dance <strong>of</strong> Manipuri Ras.He was a cultural architect, whose artistic creations broughta socio-cultural revolution and led his people towards a way <strong>of</strong>life focused on Shri Govindajee <strong>of</strong> Manipur. He was and tilltoday, considered a saint in the guise <strong>of</strong> a king, hence the title,Rajarshi. The film traces his exploits and achievements.CAST AND CREDITSProducer:Director :Cinematography:Editing :Contact:ARIBAM SYAM SHARMA96 97<strong>Film</strong>s DivisionAribam Syam SharmaIrom MaipakUjjal Nandy<strong>Film</strong>s Division, 24 Dr. G DeshmukhMarg, Mumbai - 400 026, IndiaEmail:admin@filmsdivision.org,website: www.filmsdivision.orgAribam Syam Sharma, a film director, actor,critic and music director from Manipur cameto limelight with his award winning film ImagiNingthem (My son, My Precious) that receivedthe grand Prix at International <strong>Film</strong> festival atNentes, France in 1982. Other films acclaimthat attracted worldwide attention includedIshanou, the <strong>of</strong>ficial selection (un Certainregard) for Cannes <strong>Film</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> 1991, and Sangai- The DancingDeer <strong>of</strong> Manipur declared as the "Outstanding <strong>Film</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Year1989" by the British <strong>Film</strong> Institute.So far he has directed nine Manipuri feature films and twentysix non feature films. His tireless work for the advancement <strong>of</strong>cinema in the Nort East makes him an involved film personality,who in his various capacities has worked for the promotion <strong>of</strong>film scenario in Manipur.DIRECTOR'S STATEMENTManipur is a land <strong>of</strong> many belief systems. Manipurivaishnavism, which is just one one <strong>of</strong> these systems, is anevolution <strong>of</strong> Shri Shri Chaitanya school <strong>of</strong> vaishnavism. It wasRajarshi Bhagyachandra <strong>of</strong> Manipur who brought this evolutionin his kingdom. This film is an introduction <strong>of</strong> the personality<strong>of</strong> Rajarshi Bhagyachandra through his masterpieces <strong>of</strong>performing arts bequeathed to us.