All We Think about As Mild director Payal Kapadia receives French honour Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Kapadia’s function directorial debut All We Think about As Mild, an Indo-French co-production, received the celebrated Grand Prix award on the Cannes Movie Pageant final 12 months.

The Mumbai-born filmmaker was conferred with the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, Consul Common of France in Mumbai, on behalf of the French authorities, at a ceremony held in Mumbai on Wednesday.

She was recognised for “her excellent achievements within the discipline of cinema, her dedication to showcasing the distinctive voices in India internationally, and her contribution to the cultural relationship between France and India”, a press launch stated.

Payal Kapadia feels honoured

“It’s an honour and privilege to be conferred with the excellence of Officer of Arts and Letters. I’m additionally very grateful for the French Authorities’s devoted assist in direction of impartial cinema everywhere in the world,” Kapadia stated.

The Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is amongst France’s highest honours and is awarded to people who’ve made important contributions to the fields of artwork and literature.

On the occasion, Sere-Charlet stated, “I’m delighted to confer the excellence of Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres on Payal, whose journey illustrates the ability of cinema to transcend borders, break down boundaries, and create understanding.”

“Via her work, she has not solely deepened our understanding of India’s deepest voices but in addition contributed considerably to the cultural dialogue between France and India, strengthening our ties and enriching our cultural panorama,” he added.

All We Think about As Mild was an official India-French co-production between petit chaos from France and Chalk and Cheese Movies from India.