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Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’: A Magical Ode to Nocturnal Mumbai Premieres at Cannes
The best-known cinematic homages to big cities at nighttime are films about New York, Paris, Rome, and Vienna. But now that list will have to make room for ‘All We Imagine as Light’, Payal Kapadia’s magical ode to nocturnal Mumbai, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.
Set mostly after dark, ‘All We Imagine as Light’ beautifully captures the essence of Mumbai when the frantic metropolis’s honking car horns are muffled by the pouring rain. The hazy electric lights cast a romantic glow, and people feel the ache of the yearnings they can ignore during the bustling daylight hours.
Kapadia’s film invites viewers to experience Mumbai in a way that highlights the city’s unique charm and mystery, offering a fresh and poetic perspective on the urban nightscape. The film’s premiere at Cannes is a testament to its artistic vision and the universal appeal of its themes.
With this film, Kapadia joins the ranks of directors who have immortalized the nightscapes of iconic cities, making ‘All We Imagine as Light’ a must-watch for those who appreciate the magic of a city after dark.
