Payal Kapadia Becomes First Indian Director To Get Golden Globe Nomination: 3 Facts About All We Imagine As Light Helmer

Payal Kapadia makes history as the first Indian filmmaker to be nominated for a Golden Globes Award for Best Director. Learn more about her groundbreaking achievements, including her nominations for ‘All We Imagine As Light’.
  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-12-13, 18:38 IST
Who Is Payal Kapadia?

Payal Kapadia has etched her name in history as the first Indian filmmaker to receive a nomination for Best Director at the Golden Globes Awards. Kapadia, who gained global recognition with her work, continues to break barriers, and her nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes Awards reflect her remarkable rise in international cinema.

Payal Kapadia’s Historic Golden Globe Nominations

Payal Kapadia’s directorial debut, ‘All We Imagine As Light’, has received two Golden Globes nominations—one for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language. Alongside Kapadia, other notable directors nominated for Best Director include Jacques Audiard for ‘Emilia Perez’, Brady Corbet for ‘The Brutalist’, Coralie Fargeat for ‘The Substance’, Edward Berger for ‘Conclave’, and Sean Baker for ‘Anora’. The awards ceremony will held on January 5, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Expressing her gratitude for the recognition, Kapadia said, “I’m deeply honoured by this nomination and grateful to HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) for this recognition. This is a celebration for everyone who worked so passionately on the film. To everyone in India, 'All We Imagine As Light' is still in theatres, please watch it and support us.”

Kapadia’s debut feature film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ has also earned nominations for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language, alongside films like ‘The Girl With The Needle’, ‘I’m Still Here;, ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’, and ‘Vermiglio’. Though ‘All We Imagine As Light’ was not selected as India’s official entry for the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, it is speculated to secure an independent nomination at the Oscars. The film’s global recognition only adds to Kapadia’s growing reputation as a filmmaker.

Who is Payal Kapadia?

Born in 1986, Payal Kapadia is a filmmaker who has consistently challenged traditional boundaries with her work. She won the Golden Eye award for Best Documentary at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for her documentary ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’. Kapadia’s short film ‘Afternoon Clouds’ was the only Indian film selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2017. In 2024, she received the Grand Prix at Cannes for ‘All We Imagine As Light’, cementing her place as a force to be reckoned with in global cinema.

Payal Kapadia’s Controversial Past

Payal Kapadia is also known for her role in the 2015 protests at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where she was a key figure in the student protest against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman. Her involvement in the protest led to disciplinary action, including the revocation of her FTII grant. However, Kapadia’s determination remained unshaken, and her career flourished. In 2017, FTII expressed support for her after Chauhan's tenure ended.

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About All We Imagine As Light

‘All We Imagine As Light’ tells the story of Prabha, a troubled nurse, and Anu, her young roommate, as they navigate their desires and relationships. The film follows the two women as they visit a beach town, where they confront their long-suppressed emotions. Featuring performances by Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Hridhu Haroon, and Chhaya Kadam, all hail from Kerala, the film blends intimate storytelling with a rich cultural backdrop.

Earlier this year, ‘All We Imagine As Light’ won Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle and the Best International Feature award at the Gotham Awards 2024. This further underscores the film’s critical acclaim on the international stage.

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Payal Kapadia’s groundbreaking achievement as the first Indian director to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director is a testament to her dedication and vision in filmmaking. Her work continues to inspire filmmakers globally, and her nominations are a recognition of her contribution to international cinema.

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