The excitement surrounding Payal Kapadia’s debut feature film, All We Imagine As Light, has reached a fever pitch with the release of its much-anticipated trailer. The trailer release comes after the news of its grand premiere at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival later this month.
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light gives plot sneak peek before Cannes 2024 premiere
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light trailer has been doing rounds online. After all, it provides a much-awaited sneak peek into what the film is all about. It is a coming-of-age movie that explores the lives of two women, bound together by circumstances yet separated by the trajectories of their destinies.
Prabha (played by Kani Kusruti) observes her younger roommate Anu (played by Divya Prabha) being in love—a kind of life she hasn’t been able to live out herself. Later in the trailer, she receives an unexpected gift from her forgotten husband. It sparks memories of how she got married without knowing who he was.
In contrast, Anu is engrossed in a blossoming romance with Shiaz (played by Hridhu Haroon). Against the backdrop of the chaotic Mumbai city, the duo are seen in search of a place where they can be intimate. Altogether, Payal Kapadia’s film aims to showcase two different people on the same journey of self-discovery.
All We Imagine As Light is not just another film; it is a project that marks several significant milestones. Firstly, it is the first Indian film in contention at Cannes since 1994. Secondly, it proudly ranks among only four female-directed features in this year’s Cannes lineup. The selection reaffirms the importance of women’s voices in the film industry.
Payal Kapadia’s film is in contention for the Palme d’Or award. She is nominated alongside the work of cinematic titans such as Francis Ford Coppola, Sean Baker, and Yórgos Lánthimos.
