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AFPSA 1958 (2005)

AFPSA 1958 (2005)

Film.Indian Cinema
DirectorHaobam Paban Kumar
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Kumar, Haobam Paban (Director), AFPSA 1958, 2005 | Photographic Still | CinemaEducation | 00846594

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In 2004, Manorama Devi, a 32-year-old Manipuri woman was arrested by soldiers of the 17th Assam Rifles Regiment from her home. Later she is found dead under suspicious circumstances, her body raped and shot. Her death provokes outrage throughout the state against the excesses of the Security Forces. This people's movement erupted spontaneously, without the backing of any political party. The protest grew into a riot. The aim of the demonstrations was not just the case of Manorama Devi, but the overall conditions in Manipur and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act which has been in effect since 1958, and which gives special rights to the army. This documentary has no voiceover or background music and even uses subtitles very sparingly. Yet, it keeps you glued through the sheer power of the camera. Kumar largely steers clear of wearing moral and political judgments up his sleeve.

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Saikhom Ratan
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Haobam Paban Kumar
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Sankha
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Haobam Paban Kumar

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              Kumar, Haobam Paban (Director), AFPSA 1958, 2005 | Photographic Still | CinemaEducation | 00846594

              Kumar, Haobam Paban (Director), AFPSA 1958, 2005 | Photographic Still

              DirectorHaobam Paban Kumar
              Document TypePhotographic Still
              Film TitleAFPSA 1958, 2005, India
              CinematographerSaikhom Ratan
              EditingSankha
              Keywords9th-osians-cinefan-festival-of-asian-cinema
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object

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