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Assamese film Moi Eti Nixhasor wins two awards at WorldFest-Houston
The dark comedy about a village thief won a Platinum Remi and a Gold Remi at the 59th edition of the US festival.
By Rimjhim Bora ยท 3 May 2026
The Assamese feature film Moi Eti Nixhasor has won two honours at the 59th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival 2026 in the United States. The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Bidyut Kotoky.
It received the Platinum Remi Award for Best Dark Comedy. Editor Pallavi Kotoky won the Gold Remi Award for Best Editing. Before this, the film had received an Award of Excellence Special Mention at the Accolade Global Film Competition in the US and was selected for the Covellite International Film Festival 2026.
The story
The film follows Koduwa, a witty village thief, as he deals with prejudice, unrest and the struggle to survive against the social and political backdrop of Assam. It raises questions about morality and asks who the real thief in society is.
Theatre actor Gunomoni Baruah plays the lead role. The story is based on a true account written by senior journalist Anuradha Sharma Pujari. The film has been produced by the National Film Development Corporation along with Blue River and Blue Hills.
Source: India Today NE
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