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Dec 21, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia acquired the Spirit of Cinema award on the 29th Worldwide Movie Pageant of Kerala (IFFK) on Friday.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia acquired the Spirit of Cinema award on the 29th Worldwide Movie Pageant of Kerala (IFFK) on Friday. The award was in recognition of her historic Grand Prix win on the Cannes Movie Pageant for her movie ‘All We Think about as Gentle’. The achievement made her the primary Indian filmmaker in 30 years to function in Cannes’ most important competitors part. (Additionally learn: Payal Kapadia Interview: ‘All We Think about As Gentle exhibits variety’s significance, One Nation One Election will not permit it’)
Payal Kapadia at IFFK
Along with its Grand Prix win, the movie has additionally been nominated for 2 Golden Globes and the Critics’ Selection Awards 2025.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan introduced the award to Kapadia.
Whereas talking on the occasion, Vijayan praised the competition for its inclusivity and give attention to feminist politics.
“The 29th Worldwide Movie Pageant of Kerala (IFFK) provided a outstanding visible expertise. The competition strongly upheld feminist politics, with over 40 movies showcased being directed by girls. PK Rosy was honoured by the signature movie of the competition. This occasion grew to become a platform for unity and togetherness. The competition stood in solidarity with the rights of the oppressed and people enduring struggling. Each movie was screened to a packed viewers, reflecting the overwhelming help and enthusiasm for the occasion.”
The competition, which started on December 13 with a grand ceremony at Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram, will conclude on December 20.
In the meantime, speaking in regards to the movie, ‘All We Think about As Gentle’ follows the story of Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an sudden present from her estranged husband, and Anu, her younger roommate searching for intimacy together with her boyfriend. Their journey to a seashore city permits them to confront their needs and feelings.
The movie stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam in lead roles. The movie is an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos (France) and Chalk & Cheese and One other Beginning (India).
(With inputs from ANI)
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