Actor Kani Kusruti attended the Cannes Film Festival to see Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine As Light, in which she starred. On the Cannes red carpet, she carried a watermelon clutch (the colours of Palestine’s flag) in solidarity. While many lauded her for taking a stance, some trolled her for showing support. In an …
Malayalam actor Kani Kusruti gained global acclaim for her performance in Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, which won the historical Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival last week. In an interview with Manorama Online, she revealed that despite getting less film offers, she turned down an audition call by The Kerala …
Director Payal Kapadia poses after she won the Grand Prix for the film All We Imagine as Light during the Closing Ceremony at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: LOIC VENANCE Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker …
As Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ won the Grand Prix at Cannes, Malayalam cinema, too, made history. Published: 27 May 2024, 7:25 PM IST Alongside Payal Kapadia, Malayalam cinema also made history with its two crowning jewels, two exceptionally talented women striving hard to make a place for their talent in a misogynistic …
This accolade, the festival’s second-most prestigious award, was bestowed upon her film, while the coveted Palme d’Or was awarded to American director Sean Baker for his work “Anora,” ANI reported. Kapadia’s film, screened on Thursday night, marks the first Indian entry in 30 years and the first ever by a female Indian director to be …