NOKPOKLIBA - The Naga Magician

"Nokpoblika" - A film I did for The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI). It is based on a folktale from Nagaland, a predominantly tribal state from the north east of India, which has a rich folk lore culture (and also the place of my origin). Storms (the musician) and I had recorded all the songs live in Nagaland (one hell of a trip!).
"Nokpokliba" is my adaptation into film, a story from the book on “The Ao Nagas†by J.P. Mills. Nopokliba, the title character, is the awesome seer magician with super natural powers, who comes to the rescue of his people from a rogue that attempts to swindle them.
The text of this story appealed to me, particularly from the perspective of what I could visually create out of it. Making this film was also a way for me to personally preserve a snippet of the myriad stories that make up the Naga oral tradition, which is degenerating.
The film won the 54th National Film Award for Best Animation and Direction in 2007.

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I always enjoy coming back to watch this video even though it's been so many years❤️ Hope the creator can come back and make more of it

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Wonderfull...thanks to the creator....should promote our culture and folktales this way too.

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So blessed to see this.. please work again guys

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Really enjoyed watching it. Plz continue making more. A beautiful portrayal of our Naga culture. Thank you

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More videos of real folk stories!

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Such a meaningful story📖

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Loved the sound design and the aesthetic of the art style. Can't believe this film was made 10 years ago.

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Some guys might have had it.

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More videos please

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Really loved ur work❤️... I wanted to know something, can we make Naga Anime, ?

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Background music should change