After the event, Kapadia shared a cheerful post on Instagram. Posing with the producers, Thomas Hakim, Julien Graf, and Ranabir Das, she did.”We didn’t win anything but had sooo much fun“, she wrote with genuine excitement.
Two major categories had been nominated for the film. It went head to head with Best Non-English Language Motion Picture and Best Director. The language category went to the French film Emilia Perez. The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, scooped the direction category.
Indian cinema rarely appears on the Golden Globes stage, making Kapadia one of them. She is only the second Indian director to get a nomination. Shekhar Kapur was the first person nominated for his English film Elizabeth. Apart from the directional category, the Indian original movie directed by S.S. Rajamouli RRR won the Best Original Song award at the Golden Globes.
At the awards ceremony, the director looked stunning. The black matte silk jumpsuit worn by her was handwoven. The pockets were beautiful with brocade details. In a loop neck, a lovely touch was added.
Kapadia was thankful for her team’s support saying “Thank you for this amazing outfit and for being the kindest, smartest stylist who helped me feel confident.”
All We Imagine As Light has already made history, while the Golden Globes didn’t bring home trophies. It was the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024. It was a landmark for Indian cinema.
The film is a tale of three working women in Mumbai. Prabha is a nurse, and it follows her because her estranged husband has given her an unexpected gift. Her young roommate Anu is looking for intimacy with her boyfriend. It helps them face their desires by going to the beach.
The talented cast includes Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon. And many of the known cast members are from Kerala, making the screen look all authentic.
All We Imagine as Light is a true international standard project. This is a co-production of several countries. The special film was made by French, India, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Italian production companies working together.
The movie was released in India last September. Later in November brought it to more audiences. Viewers can now stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
The film represents how the growth of Indian cinema has been scaling on the world stage. Since Swaham in 1994, no other Indian film has bagged any awards at Cannes in the main competition. It opened up more doors for more recognition.
Golden Globes was Kapadia’s graceful response to the joy and gratitude. She didn’t ponder the loss, she enjoyed the experience. Her posts on Instagram show happy moments with her team.
It communicates the spirit of her filmmaking. All We Imagine As Light explores serious issues with a mixture of sensitivity and hope. They overcome challenges but gain strength in their connections.
For artists in general, Kapadia’s personality with accepting setbacks at such a prestigious stage is inspiring. Success isn’t just about winning awards. It’s about creating meaningful work and enjoying the journey.