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Kurbah's Khasi films win top honours at Moscow film festival

Pradip Kurbah, a self-taught filmmaker from Meghalaya, has garnered international recognition by winning Best Film and Best Director at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival for his Khasi-language film Ha Lyngkha Bneng. The film explores themes of community and isolation in a village affected by urban migration.

News Arena Network - Shillong - UPDATED: April 25, 2025, 04:05 PM - 2 min read

Filmmaker Pradip Kurbah stands for photographs after winning Best Film and Best Director at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival for his Khasi film Ha Lyngkha Bneng, showcasing Meghalaya’s cinema.


Pradip Kurbah, a self-taught filmmaker from Meghalaya and recipient of the National Film Award, has achieved international acclaim by securing two major accolades at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF).

 

His Khasi-language film, Ha Lyngkha Bneng (The Elysian Field), was honoured with the Best Film award, and Kurbah himself received the Best Director award, both presented by the Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) .

 

 

Shot over two years in the mist-laden landscapes of Sohra, Meghalaya, Ha Lyngkha Bneng delves into themes of community, isolation, and human connection. The narrative centres on a secluded village gradually deserted due to urban migration, portraying how friendship becomes a means of survival for those left behind .

 

Reacting to the win, Kurbah shared his excitement in an Instagram post: “I’m overwhelmed, humbled, and filled with gratitude. Ha Lyngkha Bneng has just won Best Film and Best Director at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival.” He added, “To say this is a dream come true would still fall short of what I feel right now.”

 

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma congratulated Kurbah on this remarkable achievement, stating that the international recognition is a proud moment for the people of Meghalaya. The state government had supported Kurbah with ₹30 lakh funding for the film .

 

Kurbah, who previously won the National Award in 2014, dedicated the award to the people of Meghalaya who have supported local cinema and his film crew. He is known for promoting the state's local talent and showcasing its picturesque landscapes through his work.

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