Chaphu
2019 Manipuri film
Chaphu (lit. 'Pot') is a 2019 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by R.K. Bikramjit. It is a realistic thriller movie based on rituals, beliefs and black arts. The movie was premiered at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, on 27 October 2019. It won three awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Festival 2020.
Plot
Different groups of people have their ethnic culture, rituals and beliefs. The art of witch craft and voodoo has long been associating with the human since time immemorial. Even as the advancement of science is at its height, these phenomenons of voodoo are not able to be wiped out rather than saying that it is a form of superstition. Till today, many are practising the art of witch craft. There are many yarns that have been continuing in oral form from generation to generation, which many believe to be true. It is not that there are many who do not believe in this matter.
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