Ri: Homeland of Uncertainty
| Ri: Homeland of Uncertainty | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Pradip Kurbah |
| Written by | Paulami Dutta Gupta |
| Produced by | Ribiang Tlang Co-producers: Sajeki Passah Heithmu Phawa |
| Starring | Merlvin Mukhim |
| Cinematography | Pradip Daimary |
| Edited by | Lionel Fernandes |
| Music by | Anurag Saikia Re-recording mixer & sound designer Hengul Medhi |
Production company | Kurbah Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Khasi |
Ri: Homeland of Uncertainty is a 2013 Khasi feature film directed by Pradip Kurbah.[1][2] It revolves around hope and human bondage with insurgency as its backdrop. The movie had its theatrical release at Shillong on 11 July 2014.[3] It was adjudged the Best Khasi film at the 61st National Film Awards.[4][5] The film was also screened at the Fragrances from the North East 2014, Delhi; Habitat Film Festival 2014; 3rd Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival and 45th International Film Festival of India.[6][7]
Cast
[edit]- Merlvin Mukhim as Manbha
- Elgiva Laloo
- Albert Mawrie as Kyndiah, Police Superintendent
Reception
[edit]Praising the cinematography while criticising the plot and script, Gertrude Lamare of Raiot wrote, "Ri's achievement is confined to its cinematography, which is rather quite stunning for a film made within the budget of twenty-two lakhs. It certainly has one of the best camera works amongst contemporary Khasi fiction films. However, in terms of plot and script, it is not really up to the mark, especially taking into account the fact that it has been endowed with a national award. In fact, the oversimplified reading of the political situation in Meghalaya, accompanied by the deeply moralizing tone that runs throughout the film, makes it seem as if it is a product of government propaganda."[8]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Winner's name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61st National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Khasi | Producer: Kurbah Films Director: Pradip Kurbah |
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References
[edit]- ^ Sunzu Bachaspatimayum. "As Cinema in Northeast Battles to Break Free of Stereotypes, it Throws up Brilliance and Decadence in Equal Measures". Imphal Review of Arts & Politics. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Director and Producer of Award Winning Khasi Feature Film Ri felicitated". SP News Agency. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Lamphrang Nongspung. "Ri… runs to a packed house". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Award for Khasi film". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Ri: Homeland of uncertainty premieres at Raj Bhavan". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "4 NE films to be screened at IFFI". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "First North Eastern film festival organised by Directorate of Film Festivals in Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Gertrude Lamare. "Which Homeland? A review of National award winning Khasi film Ri". raiot.in. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "NE film fraternity elated at awards feat". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "National awards for five northeast films". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.