Award-winning filmmaker Payal Kapadia has earned a spot on the prestigious TIME100 Next list for 2024, celebrating her remarkable impact on global cinema. Her Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, All We Imagine As Light, marked a milestone in Indian cinema, being the first Indian film in 30 years to be selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
All We Imagine As Light delves deep into human experiences, portraying the intertwined lives of two nurses, Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and Anu (Divya Prabha), as they navigate life together in Mumbai. The film, a collaboration between India’s Chalk and Cheese Films and France’s Petit Chaos, was released in select theaters in Kerala and made its theatrical debut in France in September 2024.
Ayushmann Khurrana, a long-time admirer of Payal’s work, praised her ability to portray complex emotions with authenticity, calling her a “trailblazer” in Indian cinema. Khurrana, who was honored at the TIME100 Impact Awards in 2023, highlighted her influence on filmmakers worldwide, emphasizing how her success transcends borders and languages.
Kapadia’s inclusion in the TIME100 Next list is a testament to her groundbreaking storytelling, inspiring a new generation of filmmakers to push boundaries and think globally.
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