In keeping with this year’s theme: the parade of great films to be seen at New Horizons (July 18-28) continues. Adding to the magnificent set, which includes The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, and Minghun, is the winner of the Cannes Grand Prix – All We Imagine as Light by Payal Kapadia, which will light up the festival program.
This marks a historic moment as All We Imagine as Light is the first Indian film since 1994 to not only be recognized at Cannes but also to win one of its most prestigious awards. Payal Kapadia’s achievement is particularly significant as she is the first Indian woman director to have her film compete in the main competition at Cannes. The Polish premiere of All We Imagine as Light will be featured at the 24th mBank New Horizons IFF, thanks to its distributor, Gutek Film.
Toward the sea, to meet freedom
All We Imagine as Light is a poetic, beautifully shot narrative about two nurses living together in the bustling city of Mumbai. Prabha has lost touch with her husband after he left for Europe in search of work. Will she be able to cut off the past and make a fresh start? Young Anu is in love – she and her boyfriend are seeking a place where they can get closer to each other. A trip to the sea will be an opportunity for both women to find at least a moment of absolute freedom. Kapadia creates an extremely tender portrait of female friendship. Creating a cinematic tapestry filled with hope and love for an often cruel world, sensitive and imbued with authenticity (Kapadia started out as a documentary filmmaker), and metaphysical at the same time. It's also a brilliantly edited symphony of a big city that sometimes stifles the feelings of its residents. (description: Marcin Pieńkowski, translated by Barbara Feliga)
