The Most Precious of Cargoes
Released 2 years ago in 2024. The Most Precious of Cargoes is a animation/drama film. directed by Michel Hazanavicius. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dominique Blanc, Grégory Gadebois, and Denis Podalydès
Synopsis
Once upon a time, a poor woodcutter and his wife lived in a great forest. Cold, hunger, poverty, and a war raging all around them meant their lives were very hard. One day, the woodcutter's wife rescues a baby. A baby girl thrown from one of the many trains that constantly pass through the forest. This baby, this "most precious of cargoes", will transform the lives of the poor woodcutter's wife and her husband, as well as those whose paths the child will cross—including the man who threw her from the train. And some will try to protect her, whatever the cost. Their story will reveal the worst and the best in the hearts of men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (165 votes)
Box Office
$4.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Dominique Blanc
as Wife (voice)
Grégory Gadebois
as Woodcutter (voice)
Denis Podalydès
as Man with the Broken Face (voice)
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Narrateur (voice)
Serge Hazanavicius
as Man in the mole hat (voice)
Antonin Maurel
as The father (voice)
Matej Hofmann
as Interpreter (voice)
Laurent Bateau
as A fellow woodcutter (voice)
Simon Volodine
as A fellow woodcutter (voice)
Oleg Imbert
as A fellow woodcutter (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $4,331,717
Production Companies
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
- Les Films du Fleuve
- StudioCanal
- Prima Linéa Productions
- Les Compagnons du Cinéma
- VOO
- RTBF
- France 3 Cinéma
- BeTV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Most Precious of Cargoes about?
Once upon a time, a poor woodcutter and his wife lived in a great forest. Cold, hunger, poverty, and a war raging all around them meant their lives were very hard. One day, the woodcutter's wife r...
Who directed The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes was directed by Michel Hazanavicius.
How long is The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Most Precious of Cargoes released?
The Most Precious of Cargoes was released on November 20, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The main cast of The Most Precious of Cargoes includes Dominique Blanc, Grégory Gadebois, Denis Podalydès, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Serge Hazanavicius.
Is The Most Precious of Cargoes worth watching?
The Most Precious of Cargoes has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 165 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.