Kani Kusruti on Winning at Cannes, Global Recognition & the Journey Behind All We Imagine as Light
At the London Film Festival Gala, we speak with Kani Kusruti, the Cannes-winning lead of All We Imagine as Light. In our conversation, Kani reflects on the surreal experience of winning at Cannes, what it means to see the film embraced far beyond India, and how its global recognition has strengthened her confidence and shaped her growth as an artist.
She opens up about the emotional and technical preparation behind the role, the challenges of bringing such an intimate, socially resonant story to life, and the lessons the process taught her about filmmaking, vulnerability, and herself.
This interview offers a rare, thoughtful look at one of world cinema’s most compelling performers — an actor whose work continues to resonate across festivals, cultures, and audiences.