We’ve reached the final stage of the Smart7 competition, Thessaloniki IFF is the last 7-partner festival of the year.
Aiming to foster the transnational circulation of European titles, the Smart7 film festival cooperation network features a Competition Section, presenting a selection of seven national films (one from each member country). One film will win the Smart7 Award, followed by a prize of 5,000 euros. The network is composed of the following film festivals: New Horizons International Film Festival (Poland), IndieLisboa International Film Festival (Portugal), Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Greece), Transilvania International Film Festival (Romania), FILMADRID International Film Festival (Spain), Reykjavik International Film Festival (Iceland), and Vilnius International Film Festival Kino Pavasaris (Lithuania).
The Smart7 Award was bestowed to the film “It’s Not My Film” by Maria Zbąska
The jury considered that “It’s Not My Film” is a moving blend of romantic comedy and survival cinema, showing a rare image of mature love on the big screen. The film’s beautiful cinematography captures a couple’s journey to mend their relationship, with authentic dialogue and profound reflections. The characters confront nature as a metaphor for their inner conflicts, and though their attempts are imperfect, they are deeply touching. This film stands out for its narrative simplicity, humour and powerful visual style.
