The 11th Cairo International Film Festival was held from March 12 - 20, 2001.

A Greek film, The Canary Yellow Bicycle, directed by Dimitris Stavrakas and produced by Greek Film Center, won the Golden Cairo for FeatureFilms. The film is an intimate portait of a child’s struggle to connect with the world.

A Swedish film, Star Sisters, directed by Tobias Falk and produced by The Swedish Film Institute, bagged the Silver Cairo for Feature Films. The film gives a strong message about a child’s right to independence. A French film Le, Chateau de Singes, directed by Jean Francois Laguionie and produced by Les films du Triangle, received the Bronze Cairo for Feature Films. This is an exciting fantasy adventure.

An Indian film, The Goal, directed by Gulbhar Singh and produced by Children’s Film Society, India, got a Special International Jury’s prize. The Goal is beautiful story that tackles prejudice. Prizes were also given to short films.

The Finnish Film, In to the Night, got the Golden Cairo for Short Films. This movies is about teenage feelings, exploring anxietius and worries in a difficult situation. It is directed by Klaras Haro and produced by Kino Production of Finland.

The Silver Cairo for feature films went to the Egyptian film, The Berry Tree. The movie presents the relationship between children and adults. It’s directed by Khaled Hamad and produced by the High Cinema Institute, Egypt.