Tangles' Cannes Debut: Black‑White Alzheimer’s Film
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- Tangles – a black‑and‑white animated film about a young illustrator coping with her mother’s Alzheimer’s debuts at Cannes, based on Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel.
- Lauren Miller Rogen – produces the film and says her own mother’s early‑50s Alzheimer’s diagnosis mirrors the story, adding a personal emotional stake.
- Seth Rogen – co‑produces, appears in a supporting role as the sister’s well‑meaning but doofish boyfriend, and provides off‑key vocals for a cover of Melissa Etheridge’s “Come to My Window”.
- Leah Nelson – co‑writer/director chose hand‑drawn animation to preserve the novel’s distinctive spirit and streamlined the narrative to under two hours.
- Cannes – the film’s world premiere was held at the Cannes Film Festival, where Miller Rogen reflected on her mother’s absence.
- Hilarity for Charity – the nonprofit used by the Rogens to push for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support.
Why it matters: The Cannes debut gives the film a global platform to amplify Alzheimer’s awareness, directly benefiting families coping with the disease and boosting the Rogens’ Hilarity for Charity fundraising, while its rare hand‑drawn, black‑and‑white style challenges typical festival fare and showcases personal storytelling.
