BAFTA 2025: 'All We Imagine...' loses to 'Emilia Pérez'
What's the story
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine As Light, faced a setback at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) on Sunday night.
It was nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language but lost to Jacques Audiard's Spanish musical Emilia Pérez.
This is the second major disappointment for Kapadia and India after a similar outcome at last month's Golden Globe Awards.
I'm Still Here, Kneecap, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig were also competing in this category.
Controversy
'Emilia Pérez' triumphed despite lead actor's controversy
However, Emilia Pérez's victory was marred by controversy over offensive tweets from its lead actor, Karla Sofia Gascon.
Despite the social media uproar over her past racist and xenophobic comments, the film managed to bag the award.
Gascon was notably absent from the awards campaign and skipped the ceremony. However, Audiard acknowledged her contribution during his acceptance speech.
The film is streaming on MUBI.
Recognition
'All We Imagine As Light' continues to make waves
Despite the BAFTA setback, All We Imagine As Light has been making waves in the international film circuit.
The film, which stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam, bagged the coveted Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
It tells the poignant story of a troubled nurse and her young roommate facing their desires on a trip to a beach town.
Milestone
'All We Imagine As Light' marked a milestone in cinema
All We Imagine As Light, an official Indo-French co-production, has set a remarkable benchmark in the world of international cinema.
Its inclusion in the Critics Choice Awards was a noteworthy moment for Indian fans.
Despite recent snubs at the biggest award ceremonies, the film continues to receive universal acclaim for its evocative storytelling and powerful performances.
Watch it on JioHotstar.