Stream Golden Globe-Nominated ‘All We Imagine as Light’ on Disney+ Hotstar January 2025 

This Golden Globe contender (which received two nominations!) starring KKusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam is an Indo-French production that explores the lives of two women in search of desire and searching for souls.

‘All We Imagine as Light’ OTT Release Date

Hey movie lovers, get ready to take notes! After being nominated for a Golden Globe, Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar starting January 3 – just in time for award-season binging! This Indo-French venture, which has already won two Golden Globe nominations, will release weeks before the awards show. Lionsgate Play’s got your LIVE fix covered, set your alarm for 6:30 AM IST on January 6.

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What’s the Plot of ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Plot? 

The film weaves together the tales of two women: a nurse struggling with an odd present from her estranged husband and her flatmate dealing with the choppy waters of romance. Enjoy as a sea side vacation turns into their playground for desire and self-discovery, starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam in the lead.

‘Cast Members: Kerala Talent Shines Bright on the Global Stage

‘All We Imagine As Light‘ isn’t just another film – it’s the Kerala-powered powerhouse that stormed Cannes 2024 with its triple threat of talent: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha and Hridhu Haroon. This pioneer of the Indian movie industry won the Grand Prix and ended a 30-year Cannes drought for films in the competition category. The last time? 1994, when Shaji N Karun’s ‘Swaham’ got selected for the competition. Talk about a comeback!)

Historic Golden Globe Recognition for Payal Kapadia

Payal Kapadia has just entered the record books as India’s first Golden Globe nominated director and her film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ has also been nominated in the Best Non-English Picture category. It even got the presidential nod from Barack Obama who included it in his list of favorites for 2024!

Oscar Journey Sparks Social Media Debates

The Oscar run of the film got a dramatic twist when it was not selected as the Indian entry. Note that ‘Laapataa Ladies’ by Kiran Rao got the golden ticket and the social media frenzy that followed was far more than the Mumbai monsoons. Unfortunately, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ failed to find a place in the Academy’s list and Indian cinema lovers started thinking about what might have happened. 

Conclusion

As ‘All We Imagine as Light’  is gearing up for OTT premiere on January 3, audiences will be able to see what ex-president Obama has been hyping up. Though the film failed to make it to the Oscars (which sparked a lot of outrage on social media), its double nomination at the Golden Globe Awards means that this little known Indo-French film could be the underdog of award season. As Kapadia makes history as the first Indian director to compete for the Golden Globe’s directing crown, one thing’s certain: This story of desire and identity has laid the light for Indian cinema in the international territory. It’s now a question of whether the Golden Globe awards will put it even more in the spotlight.

FAQs

Q1: What’s “All We Imagine as Light” all about? 

A: Imagine watching Thelma & Louise but instead of the American southwest, it’s the nursing quarters of Mumbai! This Indo-French venture revolves around the lives of two women, one of whom struggles with her estranged husband’s unexpected gift (it’s not a card on their anniversary) and a nurse who is in the middle of understanding the dynamics of a relationship.

Q2: Why is everyone buzzing about this film? 

A: First, it swaggered into Cannes 2024 and swaggered out with the Grand Prix, ending the Indian drought in the competition section after three decades. Then, director Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to receive a Golden Globe nomination. And if that was not enough endorsement, Barack Obama himself endorsed it by including it in his 2024 list. That is something I would call a global seal of approval.

Q3: What’s the deal with the Oscar drama? 

A: After winning at Cannes and being nominated for Golden Globes, “All We Imagine as Light” was not selected for India’s Oscar entry. But, “Laapataa Ladies” got the golden ticket, which triggered a social media frenzy that left the blue bird of Twitter spinning. The movie “Laapataa Ladies” also failed to find a place in the shortlist of the Academy as well. 

Q4: How can I watch it? 

A: The film premieres on Disney+ Hotstar on January 3, 2025 – just in time for award season lovers. And if you’re curious about its Golden Globe fate, tune into Lionsgate Play at 6:30 AM IST on January 6.