Highways of Life
| Highways of Life | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Amar Maibam |
| Produced by | Films Division of India |
| Cinematography | Maibam Amarjit Singh |
| Edited by | Biju Das |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Films Division of India |
Release date |
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Running time | 52 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon |
Highways of Life is a 2020 Manipuri film directed by Amar Maibam and produced by Films Division of India.[1] The film got selections at the 51st International Film Festival of India (Indian Panorama) in the non-feature section and 13th Festival of Southasian Documentaries 2022, Kathmandu.[2][3]
Synopsis
[edit]Highways of Life is a detailed look at the high octane lives of Manipur’s highway truckers. The film follows a group of truckers as they manoeuvre through the highways of North East India, putting their lives on line, ferrying essential commodities to serve the people of the landlocked state in the midst of two intense public movements played out on the roads.[4]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Winner's name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Non-Feature Film | Producer: Films Division of India Director: Amar Maibam |
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| Best Direction | Amar Maibam | ||
| Best Cinematography | Amar Maibam | ||
| Best Editing | Biju Das | ||
| 8th Liberation DocFest, Bangladesh 2020 | Best Film | Producer: Films Division of India Director: Amar Maibam |
[8][9] |
| 26th Kolkata International Film Festival, 2020 | Best Indian Documentary | Producer: Films Division of India Director: Amar Maibam |
[10] |
| 14th Signs Film Festival, Kerala | Cinema of Resistance Award | Producer: Films Division of India Director: Amar Maibam |
[11] |
References
[edit]- ^ Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk (1 July 2020). "Bus Conductor to Award-Winning Filmmaker: Meet an Extraordinary Manipuri Director". thebetterindia.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "'Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama : 21st dec20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ^ ""Highways of Life is about truckers of Manipur and their struggle" – Director Amar Maibam". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Highways of Life". filmsouthasia.org. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ SUNZU BACHASPATIMAYUM (22 June 2020). "Highways of Life Wins Top Award at International Documentary Film Festival". imphalreviews.in. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Highways of Life: Amar Maibam reveals the story 'from 1994 to 2005'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "From A Bus Conductor to Filmmaker". www.krctimes.com. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Amar Maibam: Be Realistic And Follow Your Dreams". thestorymug.com. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Highways of Life does it again". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 6 October 2024.