Kani Kusruti as Prabha in All We Imagine as Light
In certain movies, the setting is just as critical to the overall experience as the performances, script, or direction. I don’t think Call Me By Your Name would’ve enamored audiences so deeply if it weren’t set in the hazy hum and lush greenery of Crema, Italy. We’ve seen many movies and shows in recent years described as “love letters” to certain cities: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Chunking Express, Midnight in Paris, and Steve McQueen’s Blitz.
'All We Imagine as Light' Is a Story of Human Connection Following its win at Cannes for the Gran Prix award, All We Imagine as Light is a somber, slow drama that follows Prabha , a serious and reserved nurse living and working in Mumbai, as her husband lives in Germany, avoiding her calls and making up for it by sending a rice cooker with no note.
'All We Imagine Is Light' May Be Too Slow For Some Audiences The movie takes its time to get some steam, and it will certainly be too slow for a lot of audiences. The first half is especially dour, and the loose plot makes the structure even more lacking. Still, it’s worth seeing through to the movie’s last act, when the change of scenery feels like a shot of espresso. Abu and Prabha help Parvaty move out to a seaside village, and this is our first glimpse at genuine hope in the story.
All We Imagine as Light is a film about disconnection, and how we need people, a sense of place, and a feeling of belonging to survive. Director and writer Payal Kapadia set up many challenges for herself, some she overcomes, and some make their way into the final cut. Despite earning nothing but rave reviews since its premiere at Cannes, All We Imagine as Light feels like a movie you appreciate rather than enjoy.
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