The second and only other animated feature that screened in Cannes in an out - of -
competition slot besides Inside Out was the first ever animated adaptation of one of the most beloved children's books directed by Mark Osborne: The Little Prince.
And by all accounts leading up to this morning's announcement, two French female directors
besides Garcia — Rebecca Zlotowski with «Planetarium,» and Katell Quillevere with «Reparer les vivants» — were strongly favored for
competition slots.