Feminism Drives Global Spotlight On Indian Cinema In 2024 As Women Filmmakers Shine

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:13pm on 29 Dec 2024,Sunday Entertainment

In 2024, Indian cinema gained global acclaim, led by women filmmakers and feminist narratives. Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light made history with the Grand Prix at Cannes and received Golden Globe nominations. Shuchi Talati's Girls Will Be Girls won two Sundance awards, while Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies earned critical praise despite box-office struggles. British-Indian director Sandhya Suri's Santosh became the UK’s Oscar entry, highlighting violence against women. These films explored universal themes like resilience, identity, and gender, resonating globally. Critics call this a pivotal moment for Indian cinema, showcasing its diversity and feminist strength.

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