Cannes 2024 Announces New Films in Official Competition, Including Animated Feature by Michel Hazanavicius

The Cannes Film Festival adds 'The Most Precious of Cargoes' and 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' to its competition lineup, highlighting diverse international cinema.

Michel Hazanavicius' animated feature 'The Most Precious of Cargoes' and Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' are among the new titles added to the Cannes 2024 competition.
'The Most Precious of Cargoes' marks the first animated film in competition at Cannes in over a decade, featuring a story set during the Holocaust.
Mohammad Rasoulof, despite facing travel restrictions from Iran, continues to gain international attention with his latest film.
The festival will also feature a range of special screenings and premieres, including a documentary by Oliver Stone and a debut feature by Céline Sallette.
Cannes 2024 will run from May 14 to May 25, with a diverse lineup that includes both established and emerging filmmakers.