The 11th Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth, which took place from January 28 to February 3, 2025, in New Delhi and several other locations across India, concluded with great success. 

Poland as the Country of Honour presented “Triple Trouble” ( 2020, 87’ min) directed by Marta Karwowska, “The Dog who travelled by train” (2023, 98’ min) directed by Magdalena Nieć and a selection of Polish short animations (“A great worry” directed by Zbigniew Kotecki, ”Ole-Luk-Oie” directed by Joanna Jasińska Koronkiewicz, “There once was – There is no more – There is” by Karina Paciorkowska, Łukasz Kamil Kamiński).

Screening of the film “The Dog who travelled by train” took place on 30th January at the Sirifort Auditorium. The screening showcased the film’s appeal and the audience’s enthusiasm. Attendees enjoyed the heartwarming story, which resonated with many.

Here are some pictures from the opening ceremony of the festival (28.01) and screening of the film by Magdalena Nieć:

One of the festival’s most significant sections was the Young Jury section, where a diverse group of 100 young jurors from 10 countries were selected to watch and evaluate films. 

These young jurors played a crucial role in selecting the winners of the festival. This year’s festival not only highlighted the importance of youth voices in cinema but also fostered a global community united by a shared passion for storytelling through film.

Here are some pictures from the Young Jury Award ceremony:

To read an article “Smile International Film Festival honours Poland, focuses on Italy”, based on an exclusive conversation with Mr. Jitendra Mishra, Festival Director, please follow the link: https://sundayguardianlive.com/featured/smile-international-film-festival-honours-poland-focuses-on-italy?fbclid=IwY2xjawIO3cVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeXQ20ua6KeAZ7XsbDFozY7ObMXIbGgJTrGoB4oTURjdwcSNM2tJjBELdw_aem_v8GnEHSc1A9xJYFWfwrVtg