Payal Kapadia

An innovative voice in Indian cinema, Payal Kapadia was born in Mumbai, India in 1986 and has been active as a director since 2011. She primarily works in the documentary genre, with her most noted works being "And What is the Summer Saying" and "A Night of Knowing Nothing," the latter of which won the prestigious Oeil d'or award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Her authorial style is characterized by a poetic blending of reality and fiction, often showcasing the beauty and challenges of everyday life in India. Despite her relatively short career span, Kapadia has proven herself to be a director with a profound sense of empathy, her films often striking a delicate balance between personal narratives and larger social commentaries.