{"id":13582,"date":"2025-12-09T14:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13582"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:39:20","slug":"from-personal-struggles-to-the-oscars-colombian-film-a-poet-shines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13582","title":{"rendered":"From Personal Struggles to the Oscars: Colombian Film \u2018A Poet\u2019 Shines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From Personal Struggles to the Oscars: Colombian Film \u2018A Poet\u2019 Shines<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nThe Devil Smokes Blurs Reality Through a Haunting Family Tale<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

C\u2019est Si Bon Revisits the Passion and Turmoil of Montand\u2013Signoret<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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#IFFIWood, 27 November 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Three films from three continents shone at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where filmmakers from France, Colombia, and Mexico came together at a press conference today to present their work and share their creative journeys. Two titles\u2014A Poet<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0C’est Si Bon<\/em>\u2014are competing for the prestigious Golden Peacock Award, while the third,\u00a0The Devil Smokes<\/em>, is competing for Best Debut Feature Film.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The event featured\u00a0A Poet<\/em>\u00a0from Colombia, presented by director Sim\u00f3n Jairo Mesa Soto and producer Sara Nanclares;\u00a0The Devil Smokes<\/em>\u00a0by Mexican filmmaker Ernesto Mart\u00ednez Bucio; and\u00a0C\u2019est Si Bon<\/em>\u00a0from veteran French director Diane Kurys.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ernesto Marks a Bold Feature Debut<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking at the conference, Ernesto Mart\u00ednez Bucio noted that\u00a0The Devil Smokes<\/em>\u00a0marks his debut as a feature filmmaker, describing the shift from short films to a full-length production as a significant creative leap. The film follows five stoic siblings abandoned by their parents and left in the care of their grandmother, who suffers from schizophrenia, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. He explained his meticulous casting process, including extensive masterclasses designed to build trust and emotional authenticity among the child actors. Addressing questions from the media, he emphasized his commitment to telling local stories that resonate universally, saying he prefers to focus on the story itself rather than overthinking on its global appeal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Poet\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Draws from Director\u2019s Personal Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Colombian director Sim\u00f3n Jairo Mesa Soto shared that\u00a0A Poet<\/em>\u00a0is only his second feature film, for which he also wrote the screenplay. He revealed that the story draws from personal experiences and early-life struggles. The film centers on an aging poet who finds renewed purpose while mentoring a gifted teenager, even as he worries about exposing her to the challenges of the poetry world\u2014challenges that once stalled his own ambitions. Expressing delight at the film\u2019s warm reception in Colombia\u2014especially after his first film\u2019s modest performance\u2014he noted that\u00a0A Poet<\/em>\u00a0has also been selected as Colombia\u2019s official entry to the Oscars. Mesa discussed the evolving landscape of Colombian cinema, remarking that local audiences are slowly becoming more receptive to domestic films. He also reflected on the contrasting distribution experiences between his pandemic-era debut and his current release.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kurys Highlights Real Stories in Latest Film \u201cC\u2019est Si Bon<\/em>\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Veteran French filmmaker Diane Kurys spoke about her film\u00a0C\u2019est Si Bon<\/em>, highlighting her passion for adapting real stories with authenticity. The film recounts the tumultuous love story between cinema icons Yves Montand and Simone Signoret, whose deep bond is overshadowed by Montand\u2019s affair with Marilyn Monroe. Set against the evocative backdrop of old Paris, the film captures an era of love, betrayal, and artistic glamour. Kurys shared that her first film\u2014based on her own family\u2014remains her most successful work. She emphasized that cinematic craft evolves continually and reflected on the strong institutional support provided by French society and the French film industry, which has helped elevate French cinema to global prominence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The conference highlighted the diversity, depth, and international spirit of contemporary filmmaking showcased at this year\u2019s IFFI.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Press Conference Link<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n