SIFFCY (Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth) is one of a flagship initiative of the Smile Foundation in partnership with the European Union and has been one of the largest film festivals in India that reaches out to and engages more than one million young audiences through various round the year outreach programs every year.
The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is excited to present three Italian full-length films & two short films at this year’s edition as the country of focus of the festival.
The Tiger’s Nest (2022) directed by Brando Quilici
Opening Film plus Q&A with the lead actor Sunny Pawar
Little orphan boy Balmani rescues a tiger cub from ruthless poachers. He escapes and sets off on a long and perilous journey to a remote sanctuary, where he believes they will be safe. Along the way, Balmani and the tiger cub Mukti develop a close bond of trust and affection. They will have to travel hundreds of miles and survive extreme geographical challenges and weather to make it to Mukti’s new home high in the Himalayas. They will experience one of life’s greatest adventures: true friendship!
Date: 28th January 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Free entry for all, however pre-registration is required at info@siffcy.org
by Monday, 27th January.
Glassboy (2020) directed by Samuele Rossi
Pino is a child suffering from hemophilia and is animated by an unbridled desire for freedom and boundless courage: he decides to start his adventure in the world and to show everyone that he can live his life like a normal kid.
Date: 29th January 2025
Time: 3:15pm
The Boy With Pink Pants (2024) directed by Margherita Ferri
India Premiere
On November 20, 2012, Andrea Spezzacatena, a boy who had just turned 15, took his own life. It was the first case in Italy of bullying and cyberbullying that led to the suicide of a minor. This movie is based on his story.
Date: 30th January 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Two short films made by students – Due (11min) & Gym Classes (15min)
Free entry. Pre-registration is required, email at info@siffcy.org
Seats are limited & are on first come first served basis.