Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Male) Awarded to Ubeimar Rios for ‘A Poet’

✨ IFFI closes but never ends… Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Male) Awarded to Ubeimar Rios for ‘A Poet’ Jury Appreciated Ubeimar Rios’ Brilliant First-Time Performance as a Suffering, Defeated Poet in Crisis Jury Praised ‘A Poet’ for Exploring the Age-Old Clash Between Art and Survival in a Unique Way #IFFIWood, 28 November 2025 Ubeimar Rios has been awarded the Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Male) for his role in Columbian film A Poet at the 56th International Film Festival of India. The award carries the Silver Peacock Trophy, Certificate and a cash prize of ₹10,00,000, presented for his compelling portrayal in the International Competition section. The award was presented by CM Goa, Shri. Pramod Sawant and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan in the presence of Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, IFFI Jury Chairperson Shri. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and Festival Director Shri. Shekhar Kapur. Director of the film Simón Mesa Soto received the award The Jury noted, "A Poet explores the age-old clash between Art and Survival, but in a unique and unexpected way. Oscar was once a celebrated poet who has fallen from grace partly due to his bitter resentment of those who once supported him. A brilliant first-time performance from actor Ubeimar Rios reveals a suffering, defeated Oscar in a serious emotional crisis until he meets a talented teenager who changes his life. There are challenges ahead, yet the film and Ubeimar’s portrayal are supremely uplifting and ultimately wonderfully redeeming."With this recognition, Ubeimar Rios’ performance stands as one of the most notable acting honours of the 56th IFFI. 🏆 Ubeimar Rios wins the Silver Peacock – Best Actor (Male) at #IFFI2025 for his performance in the film ‘A POET (UN POETA)’, directed by Simón Mesa Sot#IFFI2025 #IFFIGoa #IFFI56 @IndiaEmbBogota pic.twitter.com/Ji 9jDpgqaF — PIB in Goa 🇮🇳 (@PIB_Panaji) November 28, 2025 Synopsis of A Poet Oscar Restrepo is a forgotten Colombian poet, living in poverty and emotional turmoil. Once celebrated, he now drifts through Medellin, mocked by family and ignored by the literary world. His life shifts when he meets Yurlady, a gifted teenage poet from a poor background. Oscar mentors her, hoping to revive his own lost dreams. As Yurlady rises, elite institutions exploit her image for prestige, while she remains focused on helping her family. The film blends satire and emotion, exploring failed ambition, mentorship, and the clash between art and survival. PC Link of A Poet PPrreessss CCoonnffeerreennccee ooff tthhee mmoovviieess TThhee DDeevviill SSmmookkee…… About IFFI Born in 1952, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stands tall as South Asia’s oldest and largest celebration of cinema. Jointly hosted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), State Government of Goa, the festival has grown into a global cinematic powerhouse—where restored classics meet bold experiments, and legendary maestros share space with fearless first- timers. What makes IFFI truly sparkle is its electric mix—international competitions, cultural showcases, masterclasses, tributes, and the high-energy WAVES Film Bazaar, where ideas, deals and collaborations take flight. Staged against Goa’s stunning coastal backdrop from November 20–28, the 56th edition promises a dazzling spectrum of languages, genres, innovations, and voices—an immersive celebration of India’s creative brilliance on the world stage. For more information, click on: IFFI Website: https://www.iffigoa.org/PIB’s IFFI Microsite: https://www.pib.gov.in/iffi/56/ PIB IFFIWood Broadcast Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEiBaML2AU 6gnzWOm3F X Handles: @IFFIGoa, @PIB_India, @PIB_Panaji * * * PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Ritu Shukla/Nikhitha A. S/Darshana Rane | IFFI 56 - 116 Great films resonate through passionate voices. Share your love for cinema with #IFFI2025, #AnythingForFilms and #FilmsKeLiyeKuchBhi. Tag us @pib_goa on Instagram, and we'll help spread your passion! For journalists, bloggers, and vloggers wanting to connect with filmmakers for interviews/interactions, reach out to us at iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in with the subject line: Take One with PIB. रलीज़ आईडी: 2196133 | Visitor Counter: 324 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , Marathi , ही , Tamil , Kannada , Malayalam /PIBPanaji /pib_goa /PIBPanaji /PIBGoa iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in More IFFI Stories View on PIB Website