Indian director and screenwriter Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light is creating waves globally. After winning the prestigious Grand Prix award at Cannes, the Malayalam-Hindi film is now set to release in Argentina. To announce the same, production house Luxbox took to social media and unveiled a special poster for the film.
Sharing the poster on their Instagram handle, the production house penned, “We’re excited to present the official Argentinian poster for ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT by Payal Kapadia! Don’t miss your chance to see it, now playing in theatres across Argentina!”
Book your tickets now and watch All We Imagine As Light in theatres across the country in the local language.
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All We Imagine As Light’s Storyline And Cast
Described as a moving portrayal of female friendships, love, and desire, the film follows the story of two nurses from Kerala trying to navigate life in Mumbai. While one struggles with the complexities of an interfaith romance, the other nurse wants her husband to return from the Middle East.
Starring Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam, Divya Prabha and Hridhu Haroon, the drama explores the everyday struggles and quiet resilience of two women striving for independence and agency in a changing world. The film also features acclaimed Malayalam actors Azees Nedumangad, Anand Sami, Kashish Singh, Madhu Raja, and Loveleen Mishra in pivotal roles.
All We Imagine As Light’s Achievements Worldwide
With its poetic storytelling and stunning visuals, the film has earned international acclaim. The film made history by becoming the first Indian film in three decades to compete in the main competition at Cannes since 1994. All We Imagine As Light premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 and bagged the prestigious Grand Prix, setting high expectations for the awards season.
During her acceptance speech at the event, Payal Kapadia said, “It’s three women who have given me so much and really contributed to the film like a family and made it their own. So, thank you, ladies. I’m very nervous, so I wrote something down. Thank you very much to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don’t wait 30 years to have another Indian film.”
At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, Payal Kapadia’s film received a nomination for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language. However, it lost out to Emilia Perez, who took home the award once again.
