Cannes Winner 'All We Imagine as Light' to Premiere in India
Payal Kapadia's acclaimed film, exploring women's lives in Mumbai, opens at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival amid Oscar submission controversy.
- Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the first Indian film in 30 years to compete there.
- The film, a narrative debut for Kapadia, delves into the lives of three women navigating personal and professional challenges in Mumbai.
- Despite international acclaim, the film was not selected by India for the Oscars, sparking discussions on the global nature of cinema.
- The film will have its Indian theatrical release in November, following its opening at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on October 18.
- Kapadia collaborated with French producers, highlighting the film's international ties, yet faced challenges in securing an Oscar submission.