Maafeh Neiy
Maafeh Neii is a 2010 family drama film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under Cxanal Movies, the film stars Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Koyya Hassan Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 9 March 2010.
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Directed by | Ali Seezan |
Produced by | Ali Seezan |
Written by | Sharee |
Starring | Niuma Mohamed Ali Seezan Koyya Hassan Manik |
Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
Cinematography | Ibrahim Wishan |
Production company | Cxanal Movie |
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Country | Maldives |
Language | Dhivehi |
The film focuses on three generations of one family.[1] It highlights many social issues, such as the human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence. The entire film is shot at B. Kamadhoo.[1] The font design used in the posters of film caused confused the audience with a title Maadeh Neiy which has no native meaning. A similar naming issue ensued in a previous venture of director in Karuna Vee Beyvafa (2009).[1]
Cast
- Niuma Mohamed as Seema
- Ali Seezan as Nawal
- Koyya Hassan Manik as Naseer
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Mohamed Fulhu
- Arifa Ibrahim as Abidha
- Lufshan Shakeeb as Hamza
- Nashidha Mohamed as Fazaa
- Aminath Ameela as Rizna
- Hamdhan Farooq as Mafaaz
Release and response
The film was criticised for its melodrama. A reviewer from Haveeru Daily praised the cinematography and inclusion of several social issues in the film simultaneously dissatisfied with its "ornate" dialogues and "unrealistic" makeup in special effects. Similar to the mixed reviews from critics, the film did average business at box office.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album of the film was composed by Ibrahim Ali and Ayyuman Shareef while the lyrics were penned by Mohamed Abdul Ghanee and Ismail Mubarik.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Antharees" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Ibrahim Ali, Maya | |
2. | "Thihen Ladhun Heeleema" | Ismail Mubarik | Ibrahim Ali | Ibrahim Ali | |
3. | "Hanhaara" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Ibrahim Ali, Raafiyath Rameeza | |
4. | "Hiyfuri Loameri" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ayyuman Shareef | Umar Naseer, Shifa Thaufeeq | |
5. | "Soora" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Maya | |
6. | "Loadhefurigen" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Moonisa Khaleel | ||
7. | "Nidhaalaashey" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ayyuman Shareef | Shifa Thaufeeq |
Accolades
Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 | Best Film | Ali Seezan | Nominated | [2] |
Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Nominated | [2] | |
Best Editing | Ali Seezan | Nominated | [2] | |
References
- Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Posters of Maafeh Nei is heavily criticised". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.