Payal Kapadia also received the Spirit of Cinema Award from the Kerala government at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Published Dec 21, 2024 | 6:08 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 21, 2024 | 6:08 PM
A still from the film 'All We Imagine As Light'. (X)
The Grand Prix Award winner at the Cannes All We Imagine As Light has added another feather to its cap. The Payal Kapadia directorial has made its way into former USA President Barack Obama’s favourite films of 2024 list.
On Saturday, 21 December, Obama wrote on X, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year.” The list further included Conclave, The Piano Lesson, The Promised Land, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Dune: Part Two, Anora, Didi, and A Complete Unknown.
It is an annual ritual for Obama to share the list of his favourite movies, books and music as recommendations.
Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year. pic.twitter.com/UtdKmsNUE8
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 20, 2024
Payal Kapadia’s film speaks about the lives of three working-class women from Kerala, working in Mumbai.
On Friday, 20 December, Payal Kapadia also received the Spirit of Cinema Award from the Kerala government at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
The film released in India on 22 November, has so far received many accolades. It has secured two nominations at the prestigious Golden Globes Awards— Best Motion Picture in a non-English language category and Best Director category.
Sight and Sound magazine has named All We Imagine As Light the best film of 2024. It has also won Best Film Not in the English Language at the Los Angeles Film Critics Awards.
On Wednesday, the film was named the Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC).
Apart from this, All We Imagine As Light on Monday also won the Best International Feature trophy at the reputed Gotham Awards 2024.
The filmmaker Payal Kapadia is also set to receive the prestigious Spirit of Cinema Award at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Instituted at the 26th IFFK, the Spirit of Cinema Award celebrates filmmakers who use cinema to challenge oppression.
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula)
