Animated Holocaust Tale 'The Most Precious of Cargoes' Competes at Cannes

Michel Hazanavicius' latest film blends fairy tale elements with historical tragedy, exploring themes of hope and humanity.

The film is the first animated feature in competition at Cannes since 2007's 'Persepolis'.
It adapts Jean-Claude Grumberg's novel about a Jewish baby thrown from a train bound for Auschwitz.
The story follows a Polish woodcutter and his wife who find and protect the baby.
Critics are divided on the film's approach, with some praising its poignancy and others finding it manipulative.
The animation combines early 20th-century woodcut styles with watercolor pastels.