The Most Precious of Cargoes (2024)

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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.

Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Genre: Animation, Drama, History
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat, Alexandre Desplat
Editing: Laurent Pelé-Piovani
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Les Films du Fleuve, StudioCanal, Prima Linéa Productions, Les Compagnons du Cinéma, VOO, RTBF, France 3 Cinéma, BeTV
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: fr

Keywords

based on novel or book, holocaust (shoah), family relationships, adult animation, historical drama, 1940s, abandoned baby, loss and grief

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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 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.
Who directed The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes was directed by Michel Hazanavicius.
Who stars in The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes stars Dominique Blanc, Grégory Gadebois, Denis Podalydès, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Serge Hazanavicius, Antonin Maurel.
How long is The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Most Precious of Cargoes?
The Most Precious of Cargoes is a Animation, Drama, History film.
How much did The Most Precious of Cargoes gross?
The Most Precious of Cargoes grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was The Most Precious of Cargoes produced?
The Most Precious of Cargoes was produced in France, Belgium.