Payal Kapadia Shines at Cannes: A Cinematic Return

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia returned to the Cannes Film Festival, joining the jury panel a year after making history with her debut feature film. As the first Indian director to win the Grand Prix with 'All We Imagine As Light', she attends alongside notable figures from the global film industry.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-05-2025 18:55 IST | Created: 13-05-2025 18:55 IST
Payal Kapadia Shines at Cannes: A Cinematic Return
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Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made a notable appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, joining the prestigious jury panel. This marks her return to the festival a year after her historic achievement.

Kapadia, who made history as the first Indian director to win the Grand Prix for her debut film 'All We Imagine As Light', represented a significant milestone for Indian cinema. The Malayalam-Hindi movie, a collaborative India-France project, broke a 30-year dry spell for Indian films in the Cannes Competition.

Alongside other jury members including French star Juliette Binoche and American actor Halle Berry, Kapadia attended the photocall in a striking ensemble by designer Payal Khandwala. The Cannes jury will soon decide on the Palme d'Or winner from 21 Competition entries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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