Payal Kapadia

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ takes a step closer to Oscars glory

This comes after the Film Federation of India chose Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” as the country’s Oscar submission. However, Rao’s satirical take on patriarchy in rural India failed to make it to the recently revealed Oscar shortlist.

Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.

Golden Globes 2025 nominations / Payal Kapadia’s 'All We Imagine As Light' receives two major nods

Kapadia’s nomination in the Best Director category is a monumental step for Indian cinema, placing her in competition with distinguished international filmmakers, including Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Sean Baker (“Anora”), Edward Berger (“Conclave”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”). This recognition places "All We Imagine As Light" among an elite group of global films vying for the top awards.

‘Emilia Perez’ dominates Golden Globes 2025 with 10 nods, Payal Kapadia makes history

The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, with “Emilia Perez” featuring Selena Gomez and the series “The Bear” leading the pack with numerous nods, showcasing their widespread acclaim and success.

India nominates ‘Laapataa Ladies’ for Oscars 2025

This Hindi-language movie, which had its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year, edged out “All We Imagine As Light” by Payal Kapadia. Kapadia’s film, initially viewed as the favourite following its critical success and Grand Jury Prize win at Cannes, lost out to Rao’s film in the Oscar race selection.

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

From facing disciplinary action to winning Grand Prix: Payal’s historic win at Cannes

Directed and penned by Payal Kapadia, the Malayalam-Hindi feature film follows the lives of two nurses from Kerala.

Indian film enters Cannes’ main competition after 30 years

The festival will commence on May 14 and run till May 25, this year.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ takes a step closer to Oscars glory

This comes after the Film Federation of India chose Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” as the country’s Oscar submission. However, Rao’s satirical take on patriarchy in rural India failed to make it to the recently revealed Oscar shortlist.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Payal Kapadia’s 'All We Imagine As Light' receives two major nods

Kapadia’s nomination in the Best Director category is a monumental step for Indian cinema, placing her in competition with distinguished international filmmakers, including Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Sean Baker (“Anora”), Edward Berger (“Conclave”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”). This recognition places "All We Imagine As Light" among an elite group of global films vying for the top awards.

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

‘Emilia Perez’ dominates Golden Globes 2025 with 10 nods, Payal Kapadia makes history

The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, with “Emilia Perez” featuring Selena Gomez and the series “The Bear” leading the pack with numerous nods, showcasing their widespread acclaim and success.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

India nominates ‘Laapataa Ladies’ for Oscars 2025

This Hindi-language movie, which had its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year, edged out “All We Imagine As Light” by Payal Kapadia. Kapadia’s film, initially viewed as the favourite following its critical success and Grand Jury Prize win at Cannes, lost out to Rao’s film in the Oscar race selection.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

From facing disciplinary action to winning Grand Prix: Payal’s historic win at Cannes

Directed and penned by Payal Kapadia, the Malayalam-Hindi feature film follows the lives of two nurses from Kerala.

April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024

Indian film enters Cannes’ main competition after 30 years

The festival will commence on May 14 and run till May 25, this year.