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Interview by Young Reporters<\/strong>* (Lydia Kratsa)<\/p>\n

What does a film need to have in order to participate in a festival and potentially win an award?<\/strong>
\nA film needs to be good, though defining what \u201cgood\u201d means is tricky. After all, what\u2019s good for me might not be what\u2019s good for you. It should definitely have a strong story, be creative, and offer a perspective that we might not have considered before\u2014or that no one has shown in this particular way. Visually, it should follow the language of cinema, not look like something we\u2019d typically see on TV.<\/p>\n

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What themes do you think filmmakers should focus on when making children\u2019s and youth films?<\/strong>
\nI think filmmakers should focus on what truly concerns them, what they really want to say, because that will naturally lead to a better film.<\/p>\n

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How do you select films for your festival? Isn\u2019t it difficult?<\/strong>
\nYes, it\u2019s difficult. That\u2019s why we have a three-person jury made up of people from different generations. It\u2019s really important because we then discuss everything together and reach a shared conclusion. For example, a film about AI doesn\u2019t really interest me, but a 20-year-old might be better able to judge if it\u2019s something that would appeal to today\u2019s 15-year-olds.<\/p>\n

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What makes your festival stand out?<\/strong>
\nIn our city, Porto, there was no festival for children, which is why it was so important for us to establish an event that would bring youth cinema closer to kids, families, schools, and teachers, giving them the chance to watch different types of films. I believe that when people watch a lot of good films, they become more creative in their lives in general.<\/p>\n

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Are there certain topics that children are particularly interested in?<\/strong>
\nWe can\u2019t always know for sure, but we do know that it\u2019s good for kids aged 12 and up to watch films that touch on certain issues, like gender-based violence between young couples\u2014issues they can think about afterward. I think they like them. Sometimes, they may feel uncomfortable, but that\u2019s part of cinema\u2019s mission. Cinema should make you feel both comfortable and uncomfortable. It\u2019s a window that should show the world as it truly is. We can\u2019t just make comedies.<\/p>\n

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What do you think we can do to bring children closer to good cinema?<\/strong>
\nI believe society should help children connect with culture in all its forms. Children need to understand early on that art is good for them\u2014it makes us wiser and, most importantly, it cultivates empathy. Especially in today\u2019s world, we need more empathy. To answer your question: parents, teachers, and anyone close to children should give them opportunities to engage with art, providing them with stimuli at every turn.<\/p>\n

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This year, our jury was made up of three women, including you. I wanted to ask: Have things changed for women in the film industry?<\/strong>
\nI can only speak about what\u2019s happening in Portugal, where I live. I\u2019d say things are slowly starting to change, but there\u2019s still a lot of work to be done. There is now an association of women working in cinema, a database with our details. For example, if we\u2019re looking for a producer, we can contact someone from the list. However, opportunities for women are still fewer than for men.<\/p>\n

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And what does cinema personally mean to you?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s a way for me to get to know myself better.<\/p>\n

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*<\/span>Young Reporters<\/b>\u00a0is the journalistic team of our Festival, composed of young people aged 14-17 years old. The Young Reporters document what happens at the festival, interview creators, performers and professionals in the field, as well as the audience! They also do reporting, write film reviews, everything! Join our team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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