Ishanou (The Chosen One) (1990)
Plot
Ishanou (English: The Chosen One) is a 1990 Indian Manipuri film written by M. K. Binodini Devi and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The movie stars Anoubam Kiranmala and Kangabam Tomba in the lead roles. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. In 2023, it was recognised as a "World Classic" by the Cannes Film Festival 2023 and it was the only film selected from India for the event for that year. The movie was first aired in Doordarshan and later released in Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 6 July 1990. Ishanou was screened at many film festivals, including Singapore International Film Festival, London Film Festival, Des 3 Continents, Festival of Festivals Toronto, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Fribourg International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and International Film Festival of India. Ishanou was restored by Film Heritage Foundation and the restored film was selected for a red-carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Ishanou (The Chosen One) details
| Industry | Regional Indian |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990 |
| Genres | — |
| Runtime | 1h 30m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ot |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Ishanou (The Chosen One) cast & crew
Kangabam Tomba
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Ishanou (The Chosen One) — questions
What is Ishanou (The Chosen One) about?
Ishanou (English: The Chosen One) is a 1990 Indian Manipuri film written by M. K. Binodini Devi and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The movie stars Anoubam Kiranmala and Kangabam Tomba in the lead roles. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. In 2023, it was recognised as a "World Classic" by the Cannes Film Festival 2023 and it was the only film selected from India for the event for that year. The movie was first aired in Doordarshan and later released in Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 6 July 1990. Ishanou was screened at many film festivals, including Singapore International Film Festival, London Film Festival, Des 3 Continents, Festival of Festivals Toronto, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Fribourg International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and International Film Festival of India. Ishanou was restored by Film Heritage Foundation and the restored film was selected for a red-carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Who is in the cast of Ishanou (The Chosen One)?
Ishanou (The Chosen One) stars Kangabam Tomba and is directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Ishanou (The Chosen One) online?
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How long is Ishanou (The Chosen One)?
Ishanou (The Chosen One) runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Who directed Ishanou (The Chosen One)?
Ishanou (The Chosen One) was directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.
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