Pabung Syam is a 2021 Manipuri documentary film directed by Haobam Paban Kumar.[1][2][3] It is produced by Films Division of India.[4][5] The film was selected in the non-feature section of the Indian Panorama at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021.[6][7][8][9] It won the Best Biographical Film award at the 68th National Film Awards.[10][11]
| Pabung Syam | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Haobam Paban Kumar |
| Produced by | Films Division of India |
| Cinematography | Irom Maipak |
| Edited by | Sankha |
| Music by | Sukanta Majumdar |
Production company | Films Division of India |
Release date |
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Running time | 52 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon |
It was also screened at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF) 2022.[12] The film was screened at the 8th International Film Festival of Shimla 2022.[13]
The film takes a look at the life and work of Pabung Aribam Syam Sharma through the eyes of one of his admirers and students.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Biographical Film | Films Division, Mumbai (Producer) Haobam Paban Kumar (Director) |
Won | [14] |
| Best Editor | Sankha | Won | ||
| Best Director | Haobam Paban Kumar | Won | ||
| 68th National Film Awards | Best Biographical Film | Films Division, Mumbai (Producer) Haobam Paban Kumar (Director) |
Won | [15] |