Payal Kapadia’s film was a strong contender for the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes, ultimately awarded to Sean Baker’s comedy-drama Anora.
In a major triumph for India, filmmaker Payal Kapadia made the entire country proud after her film ‘All We Imagine As Light‘ won the prestigious Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. On Payal’s win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her. PM Modi took to his official social media account and called Payal’s win a historic milestone.
On May 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a picture on his official X handle of the All We Imagine As Light team receiving the grand Pix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. In the post, he wrote, “India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work ‘All We Imagine as Light’. An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in India.”
“This prestigious accolade not only honours her exceptional skills but also inspires a new generation of Indian filmmakers,” he posted on X.
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India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work ‘All We Imagine as Light’. An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in… pic.twitter.com/aMJbsbmNoE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2024
Payal Kapadia’s film became the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix. The movie is helmed by Payal and bankrolled by Thomas Hakim, Julien Graff, and Ranabir Das. The movie features Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon in key roles. The film revolves around the story of three women in Mumbai who are trying to navigate life in the bid to fulfil their inner aspirations.
In an interview with The Indian Express, Payal Kapadia shared her thoughts on why it took three decades for India to receive a nomination for the highest award at Cannes. She said, “Indian films have their own ethos and performative quality that we are used to. But it is not well understood in the West.” She also added that film made in India have their own bubble of ecosystem which aims to cater to different audiences.
