Canadian director Leah Nelson's animated film Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me received an emotional 7-minute standing ovation from the audience during its special screening at Cannes. The film tells the story of a mother battling Alzheimer's disease and offers viewers a chance to form a deep connection.

The screening featured voice cast members Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Seth Rogen, Abbi Jacobson, and Samira Wiley, along with producers Lauren Miller Rogen, Vicky Patel, and Sarah Leavitt. Inspired by Leavitt's real-life story, this animation provided both sorrow and humor, creating a strong interaction with the Cannes audience.

The film focuses on Leavitt's experiences as an activist and artist in 1990s San Francisco, highlighting the time spent with her mother due to Alzheimer's disease. This bittersweet tale evokes emotional moments for viewers while addressing the challenges of the illness with a humorous touch.

The screening night was particularly emotional for Leavitt, Nelson, Miller Rogen, and Patel. Each has been affected by this disease through family members at different stages of their lives. In this context, the film is not just an animation but also a personal experience and a social message.