Achoubi in love
Film Synopsis:
The story of Achoubi and her love for the threatened Manipuri ponies. Defying the odds of age, ill-health, financial challenges and strained familial relationships, she fights passionately to save these endangered beings from extinction. She finds extraordinary strength and happiness from being with them and caring for them, creating an incredible universe of affection and kindness for animals that most people remain indifferent to.
Filmmaker’s Bio:
Dr. Meena Longjam is an award winning independent filmmaker and the first woman filmmaker from Manipur to bag national award for her debut documentary film “Autodriver”. She is a single mother of 2 doting kids who struggle to find time with her role of motherhood and pursuing her academic and professional pursuits. Her recent work Achoubi in love was screen at film south Asia, Kathmandu 2019. She is developing more such woman empowerment films for production.