The ArtistOscar winnerMichel Hazanaviciusreturned to theCannesCompetition this evening with animated fairy tale featureThe Most Precious of Cargoes.
The warm applause for the film inside the Grand Theatre Lumiere went on for 10 minutes.
Coming in at a tight 81 minutes, its the final Competition film to premiere this year.
Bérénice Bejo and Michel Hazanavicius on the red carpet before premiere screening of ‘The Most Precious of Cargoes’ in CannesGetty Images
Hazanavicius wrote the script forThe Most Precious of Cargoes, which is based on the novel by Jean-Claude Grumberg.
Cold, hunger, poverty and a war raging all around them meant their lives were very hard.
And some will attempt to protect her, whatever the cost.
The Dardenne brothers, Jean-Pierre and Luc, are co-producers.
Studiocanal will release in France in November and is handling international sales.
