2025 Asian Film Awards Celebrate 'All We Imagine as Light' as Best Picture
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's Cannes-winning drama leads the honors, with standout wins for Japan’s Yoshida Daihachi and Hong Kong’s Sean Lau.
- Payal Kapadia’s 'All We Imagine as Light' won Best Picture at the 18th Asian Film Awards, capping a successful year after its Grand Prix win at Cannes.
- Yoshida Daihachi received the Best Director award for 'Teki Cometh,' a Japanese character study praised for its atmospheric storytelling.
- Sean Lau was named Best Actor for his role in Hong Kong’s 'Papa,' while Shahana Goswami won Best Actress for her performance in 'Santosh.'
- Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri won Best New Director for 'Santosh,' highlighting a strong showing for Indian co-productions at this year’s awards.
- Lifetime Achievement honors went to Japan’s Koji Yakusho, one of Asia’s most decorated actors, recognized for his 45-year career and over 80 roles.
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