Golden Globes ends in heartbreak for India: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light loses Best Language Film award to Emilia Perez
Best Non-English Language Feature, and many believed Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light had the potential to end this long drought. However, the coveted award ultimately went to Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez.
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A critical darling on the international awards circuit, All We Imagine As Light has consistently garnered acclaim and accolades. Yet, the competition at the Golden Globes was exceptionally fierce this year. Kapadia’s poignant film faced off against highly celebrated works, including Emilia Perez, The Girl With The Needle, I’m Still Here, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and Vermiglio. Each of these films had already built a formidable reputation, having earned accolades at prestigious events around the globe.
Despite its global success, All We Imagine As Light encountered challenges in its home country. Many Indian cinephiles expressed frustration over the film’s limited theatrical release, which hindered its ability to reach a wider audience. Moreover, the Film Federation of India’s controversial decision to bypass the film for this year’s official Oscar submission added to the disappointment. Instead, the Federation chose Laapataa Ladies, a move that backfired as it failed to secure a spot on the Oscars’ final shortlist.
Nevertheless, the recognition All We Imagine As Light has received on
