La Plus précieuse des marchandises: Michel Hazanavicius’s Animated Feature Highlights Human Resilience
La Plus précieuse des marchandises, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, is the first animated film by the acclaimed director, premiering at Cannes. The poignant story, based on Jean-Claude Grumberg’s novel, unfolds during one of humanity’s darkest eras, focusing on a compassionate woodcutter’s wife who adopts a baby abandoned during transportations in WWII. Featuring the last performance of Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film combines striking animation, sound, and a powerful narrative to emphasize hope amidst despair, set to release on November 20, 2024.