Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" makes history at Cannes 2024

India celebrates Grand Prix win of "All We Imagine as Light" at Cannes 2024

Indian filmmaker, Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" makes history at Cannes 2024, winning the Grand Prix & spotlighting Indian cinema on the global stage.

First Of Many!

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Jury's Recognition

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India's Cinematic Mosaic

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Bold & Basic

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Representing Female Filmmakers

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Being A Regular

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Women Of The Hour!

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