The 42nd International Film Festival of India was held on 23 to 30 November 2011 in

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. The International competition (Feature) was chaired by

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, and Short film competition was chaired by

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. For the first time the 42d IFFI had launched its own poster with a depiction of fest motif "Peacock", made as a "dancing peacock" by veteran film design and art consultant

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. The IFFI signature film was conceptualized by veteran film maker Shaji Karun. New sections such as “Kaleidoscope”, 3 D, Animation, European discoveries, Master Classes and Russian Classics were included, along with the inaugural Best Director Award. Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan was the chief guest for the festival.

Winners

* Golden Peacock (Best Film): " Porfirio" by " Alejandro Landes" *

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" * IFFI Best Actor Award (Male): Silver Peacock Award:

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for " Restoration" * IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Silver Peacock Award: Nadezhda Markina for "

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" * Silver Peacock Special Jury Award: Salim Ahamed for " Adaminte Makan Abu"

Special Awards

* Life Time Achievement Award - "

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Awards for Short Films

*Vasudha award for “A Pestering Journey” by K. R. Manoj *Second prize of Golden Lamp Tree: “Another Planet” by Smita Bhide *Silver Lamp Tree award: “Crazy Beats Strong Every Time’ by Mool Monson *International Jury Prize: “Khule Darwaze” by Ashish Pande *Special Jury Prize: "Anthony Gonsolves" by Ashok Rane.

Official selections

Special screenings

Opening film

*“The Lady” by Luc Besson

Closing film

*"The Consul of Bordeaux” by Francisco Manso and Joao Correa

References

External links

* {{International Film Festival of India, state=collapsed 2011 film festivals 2011 festivals in Asia International Film Festival of India 2011 in Indian cinema