Anam Ahum, a Tangkhul from the hills of Manipur, journeys to Imphal City in the valley to meet with his daughter one last time before she leaves for Delhi in search of a new job. On the way, he encounters a range of people and through their stories, becomes aware of the brutality of ethnic and inter-tribal conflicts. However, in spite of the painful recollections and experiences, glimpses of hope still remain.
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Festival Appearances
Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival, Indonesia 2021
Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 – Asian Select: Netpac Award Competition
Manipur State Film Awards 2022 – Special Jury Award and Best Location Sound
Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2022 (Online)
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Haobam Paban Kumar is a prominent cinematic voice from the restive northeastern state of Manipur, India. His films include both non-fiction and fiction. His debut narrative feature, Lady of the Lake (2016), featured at the 67th Berlin Film Festival. Nine Hills One Valley is his second narrative feature and evolved out of his own quest to understand the diversity of Manipur’s indigenous people.
Fri, 4 Nov | 12:55 pm | Main Audi
