Adapted from Jean-Claude Grumberg’s bestselling novel, “The Most Precious of Cargoes” is the first animated feature to vie for Palme d’Or since Ari Folman’s Waltz With Bashir in 2008.

The 22-year-old says he actually adopted Ivan’s child-like persona as a “protective reaction” to being on his own in America while making Anora.

Furiosa, Warner’s $168 million epic film will release in the U.S. on May 24.