All We Imagine as Light (Malayalam: പ്രഭയായ് നിനച്ചതെല്ലാം) is a 2024 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Payal Kapadia. The film follows the lives of three women whose paths intersect in a haunting narrative, with the city of Mumbai playing a central role.
Blending realism with a touch of surrealism, the film captures the complex realities of urban migration and dislocation. It premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first Indian film in the main competition since 1994, and won the Grand Prix.
What’s the film All We Imagine As Light about?
All We Imagine as Light follows Prabha, Anu, and Parvaty, hospital employees in Mumbai, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of life in the city. Balancing a vérité style with surreal touches, Payal Kapadia’s award-winning drama presents a profound meditation on urban life, migration, and displacement.
Movie Credits
Director-Screenwriter: Payal Kapadia
Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon
Cinematography: Ranabir Das
Music: Topshe
Courtesy of: BFI Distribution
Release Date: Premiered: 23 May 2024 (Cannes Film Festival); 21 September 2024 (India), 2 October 2024 (France)
Runtime: 115 minutes
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