‘All We Imagine as Light’ Hailed as a Landmark Film of 2024

Payal Kapadia’s poignant exploration of life and sisterhood in Mumbai receives widespread critical acclaim.

The film, directed by Payal Kapadia, follows the intertwined lives of three women navigating personal and societal challenges in Mumbai and beyond.
Critics praise Kapadia’s nuanced storytelling, which blends quiet, lyrical moments with profound social commentary on urbanization, class, and gender dynamics.
Central characters include a head nurse grappling with marital estrangement, a young woman in an interfaith relationship, and a widowed hospital worker displaced by gentrification.
Cinematographer Ranabir Das and editor Clément Pinteaux are lauded for their evocative visuals and seamless narrative pacing, enhancing the film’s emotional depth.
‘All We Imagine as Light’ is celebrated as a standout in Indian cinema, showcasing Kapadia’s distinct voice and her focus on women’s lived experiences and solidarity.