Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light Streams on Disney+ Hotstar from January 3
The award-winning film All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, is set to captivate audiences on Disney+ Hotstar starting January 3. Following its historic run at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix, the film now aims to reach a global audience through its OTT debut.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, and Azees Nedumangad, the evocative drama delves into the intertwined lives of two Malayali nurses navigating life in Mumbai. Praised for its nuanced storytelling, All We Imagine As Light explores themes of self-discovery, longing, and quiet transformation.
Kani Kusruti, who portrays Prabha, a straitlaced woman yearning for her absent husband, shared, “The script’s profound self-discovery struck me deeply. Working with Payal Kapadia was a serendipitous experience, offering a nurturing workspace for creative growth.”
Director Payal Kapadia expressed her excitement, stating, “I’m thrilled by the love the film has received. After a successful theatrical run, I’m delighted it will now reach a wider audience on Disney+ Hotstar.”
The film’s accolades include two Golden Globe nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director, the Asia Pacific Screen Awards Jury Grand Prize, the Gotham Award for Best International Feature, and the top spot in BFI’s Sight and Sound poll for 2024.
