Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Wins Grand Prix Award at 77th Cannes
CANNES, May 25: Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has etched her name in the annals of cinematic history with her mesmerizing drama "All We Imagine as Light," which clinched the prestigious Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The accolade, regarded as the second-most esteemed honor after the Palme d’Or, was presented during the grand closing ceremony of the festival’s 77th edition. Kapadia’s debut feature film, which had its screening on Thursday night, has been the talk of the town, earning rave reviews from international critics. The film not only garnered critical acclaim but also achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian film in 30 years and the first ever by an Indian female director to compete in the main competition at Cannes. The screening was met with an eight-minute standing ovation, a testament to the film’s profound impact on its audience. “All We Imagine as Light” is a compelling Malayalam-Hindi feature that delves into the lives of P...
