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Meitei cinema


The cinema of Manipur refers to the film industry of the Manipur. Manipuri cinema also known as Maniwood.

The first Manipuri film, Matamgi Manipur, was released in 1972.Langlen Thadoi (1984) is the first Manipuri colour film and was directed by M.A. Singh. Maipak, Son of Manipur is the first documentary film of Manipur, and Lammei (2002) is the first digital film. As the production of digital films started, the Manipuri film industry got expanded and 40-50 are made each year. Actor, film producer and director Mr. Manoj gave the name Maniwood to the Manipuri cinema.

Festival of India (IFFI) 2007. It was among 21 selected feature films.

Selected for Indian Panorama 2011.

International Film Festival and 5th Guwahati Film Festival

edition of 'Fragrances from the Northeast', a three-day festival of cinema from the Northeast


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