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Director: Aribam Syam Sharma Why it defines "Extra Speed": This film was India's official entry to the Cannes Film Festival. It tells the story of a young married woman who begins to experience trances, eventually revealed to be the embodiment of a local deity (Maibi). Why invest time in these obscure films

In the crowded landscape of Indian cinema, where Bollywood’s song-and-dance and Tollywood’s masala entertainers dominate the conversation, there exists a hidden gem that cinephiles are only now beginning to rediscover: Manipuri classic cinema. And within this treasure trove, there is a peculiar, almost lost technique known colloquially among vintage projectionists as "Extra Speed." Short (under 3 min) video essays on:

If you are tired of the predictable pacing of modern streaming content, or if you yearn for the raw, experimental energy of 1970s and 80s world cinema, you have arrived at the right place. This article will decode the magic of "Extra Speed" Manipuri films and provide a curated list of vintage movie recommendations that deserve a spot in your watchlist. there is a peculiar

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