The director told IndieWire that she was happy to cede the Oscar race to Kiran Rao's "Lost Ladies" after her film's Cannes success afforded it a large international platform.

NEW YORK, NY – Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light continues to garner acclaim, adding yet another prestigious accolade to its collection. On December 3 the film won Best International Feature at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), just one day after claiming the same honor at the renowned Gotham Awards 2024.

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light (AWIAL) has been named Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC). This is the 90th anniversary of NYFCC whose members include Indiewire's David Ehlrichand Kate Erbland,

Select public screenings of All We Imagine As Light, the second feature from rising Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, began in early May, a few weeks ahead of the film's splashy competition debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

This is the third award that the Cannes Grand Prix winner bagged within a week, leading many to wonder whether the Film Federation of India (FFI) made the right choice by sending Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’, after winning at the Cannes Film Festival and Gotham Awards, has emerged triumphant at the New York Film Critics Circle

Payal Kapadias All We Imagine As Light wins prestigious awards, yet misses Oscars, highlighting challenges for independent filmmakers.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is making waves globally. Following its triumph with the Grand Prix at Cannes and victories at the 2024 Gotham Awards, the film has now achieved another remarkable feat,