Andro Dreams Explained

Andro Dreams is a 2023 non-feature Manipuri documentary film directed by Meena Longjam.^{[1] [2]} The film is produced by Airameen Media and Jani Viswanath.^{[3] [4]} It was the opening film in the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film section at the 54th International Film Festival of India 2023.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Andro Dreams got official selection at the 15th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala 2023 among 14 films in the Competition Long Documentary category.^{[8] [9] [10] [11]} It also got selections at the 5th Korean International Ethnographic Film Festival 2023; Festival International de Cine de Fusagasuga' 2023; 8th Aswan International Women Film Festival 2024, Egypt and 13th Iran International FICTS Festival 2024.^{[12] [13] [14]} A special screening of the film was held by North East Cell of Hindu College, University of Delhi on 17 October 2024.

Synopsis

The film is about the love story of Phanjoubam Laibi, an old woman with spirited soul, and her three decades old all girls’ football club battling economic challenges, patriarchal system and orthodox in an ancient village of northeast India.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ‘Nobody knows what’s happening in Manipur’. 21 September 2024. www.newindianexpress.com.
2. News: Manipur documentaries bring positive hope amid crisis. Abdul Gani. 21 September 2024. The Assam Tribune.
3. Web site: Manipuri film ‘Andro Dreams’ dribbles past gender stereotype. 21 September 2024. www.villagesquare.in.
4. News: ‘Andro Dreams’ opens Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section 54th IFFI. 21 September 2024. Imphal Free Press.
5. Web site: Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens the Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI. 21 September 2024. pib.gov.in.
6. Web site: Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI. 21 September 2024. ddnews.gov.in.
7. News: Manipuri film ‘Andro Dreams’ to open non-feature section of Indian Panorama. 21 September 2024. The News Mill.
8. News: Paban’s ‘Iron Women of Manipur’ & Meena’s ‘Andro Dreams’ to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023. 21 September 2024. Ukhrul Times.
9. News: ‘Iron Women of Manipur’ and ‘Andro Dreams’ to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023. 21 September 2024. The Sangai Express.
10. Web site: 'Iron Women of Manipur' and 'Andro Dreams' to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023. 21 September 2024. e-pao.net.
11. Web site: Manipur documentaries bring positive hope amid crisis. Abdul Gani. 21 September 2024. The Assam Tribune.
12. News: From Imphal to Seoul fest: It's a dream run for Manipuri film 'Andro Dreams'. 21 September 2024. Times of India.
13. Web site: Andro Dreams enlisted for Egypt event. Chronicle News Service. 21 September 2024. e-pao.net.
14. News: Andro Dreams: Meena Longjam’s Documentary Scores International Accolades at Iran FICTS Festival. 29 September 2024. Ukhrul Times.
15. News: Meena Longjam’s 'Andro Dreams' wins Best Documentary. 21 September 2024. Imphal Free Press.
16. Web site: Manipur's film 'Andro Dreams' wins best documentary award in Mumbai fest. 21 September 2024. www.etvbharat.com.
17. News: Andro Dreams wins best documentary award at Jagran Fest. 21 September 2024. The Sangai Express.