Aribam Syam Sharma’s National Award winning documentary film “Manipuri Pony” produced by Films Division, Govt. of India has been selected for screening at the Indian Panorama section of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2013 to be held at Goa from 20th to 30thNovember 2013. “Manipuri Pony” retains Manipur’s pride as it is the only film selected from the state for Indian Panorama this year.
The film explores the animal’s contribution to Manipuri culture, its performing arts and myths. It also highlights Manipuri Pony’s contribution to the world of sports – the game of Polo, and also the precarious condition of the animal.