Tangles Gets 7‑Minute Ovation at Cannes, to Annecy
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The film's emotional reception at Cannes, a festival known for its artistic and often challenging selections, suggests a growing critical appreciation for animated features that tackle complex, real-world issues.
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- Tangles got a seven‑minute standing ovation at its Cannes Special Screening, indicating strong audience response.
- Leah Nelson directed the animation, which is based on Sarah Leavitt’s graphic memoir about her mother’s Alzheimer’s.
- Julia Louis‑Dreyfus joined the voice cast alongside Seth Rogen, Abbi Jacobson, and Samira Wiley.
- Lauren Miller Rogen attended the premiere; she and Vicky Patel have personal ties to Alzheimer’s, and Miller Rogen co‑founded Hilarity for Charity.
- Charades is handling international rights, with CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group handling domestic distribution; the film will screen at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June.
Why it matters: The Cannes ovation gives the film a high‑profile platform, boosting visibility for the Leavitt memoir and the producers’ Alzheimer’s charity Hilarity for Charity, expanding its audience reach.
