Payal Kapadia's film "All We Imagine As Light" offers a poetic and intimate portrayal of Mumbai, focusing on the lives of three women working in a hospital. The film, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes, explores themes of loneliness, forbidden love, and displacement, set against the backdrop of a city depicted as both dreamlike and illusory. As the protagonists leave Mumbai for a coastal town, the narrative shifts towards magical realism, highlighting the tension between reality and fantasy.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her film "All We Imagine As Light," marking the first Indian win in three decades. The film, which explores the lives of two Malayali nurses in Mumbai, received an eight-minute standing ovation. The win has been celebrated across India, with notable figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi praising Kapadia's achievement.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's debut narrative feature "All We Imagine as Light" premiered in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving an eight-minute standing ovation. The film, which explores the lives of two nurses from Kerala navigating careers and love in Mumbai, marks the first Indian film in 30 years to compete at Cannes. It has garnered high praise from critics, with The Guardian and IndieWire lauding its humanity and romantic portrayal of Mumbai. Kapadia's work highlights the struggles and resilience of Mumbai's immigrant population.
