Payal Kapadia, director of All We Think about As Gentle, receives Spirit of Cinema award at Kerala Movie Competition

Payal Kapadia at IFFK

Along with its Grand Prix win, the movie has additionally been nominated for 2 Golden Globes and the Critics’ Selection Awards 2025.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan offered the award to Kapadia.

Whereas talking on the occasion, Vijayan praised the competition for its inclusivity and deal with feminist politics.

“The twenty ninth Worldwide Movie Competition of Kerala (IFFK) provided a outstanding visible expertise. The competition strongly upheld feminist politics, with over 40 movies showcased being directed by girls. PK Rosy was honoured by the signature movie of the competition. This occasion turned a platform for unity and togetherness. The competition stood in solidarity with the rights of the oppressed and people enduring struggling. Each movie was screened to a packed viewers, reflecting the overwhelming assist and enthusiasm for the occasion.”

The competition, which started on December 13 with a grand ceremony at Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram, will conclude on December 20.

In the meantime, speaking in regards to the movie, ‘All We Think about As Gentle’ follows the story of Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an sudden reward from her estranged husband, and Anu, her younger roommate searching for intimacy together with her boyfriend. Their journey to a seashore city permits them to confront their needs and feelings.

The movie stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam in lead roles. The movie is an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos (France) and Chalk & Cheese and One other Start (India).

(With inputs from ANI)