Binoranjan Oinam

Binoranjan Oinam (ꯕꯤꯅꯣꯔꯟꯖꯟ ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥꯝ) is an Indian filmmaker and director from Manipur. He is known for his Manipuri language films,[1] like Tomthin Shija (It's about My Mom & Me) (2016), Aliyah (2018),[2] Akangba Nachom and Langdai Ama (transl. The Juncture),[3][4] which has received critical recognition and awards at several film festivals in India.[5][6]

Career

Binoranjan Oinam directed the Manipuri feature film Langdai Ama (The Juncture). The film tells the story of a filmmaker, Thoiba Rajkumar, whose life changes when his parents decide to divorce. The film explores the conflict between modern ambitions and traditional values through the parents’ differing beliefs — the father seeks a better livelihood and future, while the mother wants to preserve their cultural roots and heritage.[5][6]

The story focuses on how these differences affect the family and highlights the emotional effects of parental separation on children. The film also explores themes of self-discovery and identity.[5][6]

Screenings and festivals

Langdai Ama (The Juncture) was selected for the 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF), held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from May 16 to 25, 2025. The festival featured Indian regional, independent, and award-winning films in more than 24 languages. The film was screened on May 20, 2025, followed by a Question and Answer session with the audience.[6]

The film was also showcased at the 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) 2024 in Guwahati, which featured 30 films from across the region. It was one of two Manipuri films selected for the event, alongside Lakshmipriya Devi’s Boong.[5][6]

Awards

  • Best Director Award – 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) 2024,[3][4] for Langdai Ama (The Juncture)[6][7][8]
  • Best Screenplay Award – 11th Manipur Film Awards (MANIFA) 2023, for Akangba Nachom[11]

Filmography

Feature Films

  • Langdai Ama (The Juncture) – Director and Screenwriter[5]
  • Akangba Nachom – Screenwriter[11]

Themes

Oinam’s work often centers around family, heritage, and cultural identity. In Langdai Ama, he presents the tension between preserving one’s roots and pursuing personal ambition. His films are known for emotional storytelling, visual style, and realistic performances.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Binoranjan Oinam - Biography". KLMDb. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  2. ↑ "Binoranjan Oinam - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  3. 1 2 "Binoranjan Oinam received Best Director at 9th Brahmaputra Film Festival 2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  4. 1 2 "Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest". Hindustan Times. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sen, Subhadrika (2025-03-15). "Binoranjan Oinam's powerful storytelling and fabulous performances set Langdai Ama apart when portraying the narrative of a dysfunctional family". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Admin, IT Web (2025-05-14). "Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong and Binoranjan Oinam's Langdai Ama to be screened in Habitat Film Festival, New Delhi". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest". The Times of India. 2024-12-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024 concludes, Kenny Basumatary bags Best Feature Film award". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2025-02-18). "Manipuri Film "Oitharei" Wins Best Feature Film at 2nd North East India Film Festival 2025". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. Retrieved 2025-11-03. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ↑ Today, North East (2025-02-17). "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances - Northeast Today". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  11. 1 2 "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.