The Cannes Film Festival has announced the addition of new titles to its competition lineup for the 2024 event, including Michel Hazanavicius' animated feature 'The Most Precious of Cargoes', Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', and Emanuel Parvu's 'Three Miles to the End of the World'. This marks a significant return for Rasoulof, who faced controversy last year when he had to decline a jury appointment at the festival due to a travel ban from which he was recently released. His participation this year remains uncertain. The competition now features 22 films, with these latest additions raising the profile of the festival's offerings.
The @Festival_Cannes has added “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof to its 2024 Competition section. Last year, Rasoulof was forced to turn down a Cannes Un Certain Regard jury spot due to his travel ban. He was recently released… https://t.co/A1tF12XK65
Cannes Adds Michel Hazanavicius, Mohammad Rasoulof, Emanuel Parvu Titles to Official Competition https://t.co/cwLEG8kI9t
Another 13 titles for 77th Cannes Film Fest, including 3 more competition: Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Most Precious of Cargoes” (photo), Emanuel Parvu’s “Three Miles to the End of the World” and Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.” Comp now has 22 films. #Cannes2024 https://t.co/dCNx61MGsX
Mohammad Rasoulof's THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (Iran) will premiere next month at #CannesFilmFestival's competition
BREAKING: Hazanavicius' "The Most Precious of Cargoes" & Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" have been added to the Cannes Competition. That makes it 21 titles. Will be get another one tomorrow? #Cannes2024 https://t.co/lv3M9xnuGD https://t.co/HBX5M4eNtn
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof is finally making his way back to the Cannes Film Festival following the controversy surrounding his Un Certain Regard 2023 jury appointment. More details: https://t.co/cOtUJRVW5t https://t.co/z3hEILtbW0
Mohammad Rasoulof Sets Cannes Return with ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ — Though Whether He’ll Be in Person Is Unclear https://t.co/DBGKCMY189
EXCLUSIVE: The Cannes Film Festival has added Michel Hazanavicius‘ animated feature “The Most Precious of Cargoes” and Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof‘s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig." https://t.co/02UFB0mTSI
Cannes Film Festival Adds Michel Hazanavicius, Mohammad Rasoulof Movies to Competition Lineup (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/02UFB0mm3a