In Waves: Animated Feature Opens Cannes Critics' Week
Pheuong Maï Nguyen's debut feature 'In Waves' opens in French theaters after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week. The animated film adapts A.J. Dungo's autobiographical graphic novel, blending love, grief, and surfing. Nguyen discussed the project on France 24's 'À l'Affiche' with hosts Louise Dupont and Thomas Baurez. The episode also covers documentary 'Laissez-nous les clés' about a former McDonald's in northern Marseille transformed into a community hub, and 'Supergirl', a punk reimagining of the superhero.
Key facts
- In Waves premiered at Cannes Critics' Week
- Film is adapted from A.J. Dungo's autobiographical graphic novel
- Director is Pheuong Maï Nguyen
- Film blends love story, grief, and surfing
- Released in French theaters on July 1, 2026
- Episode hosted by Louise Dupont and Thomas Baurez
- Also featured: documentary Laissez-nous les clés about a former McDonald's in Marseille
- Also featured: Supergirl punk version
Entities
Artists
- Pheuong Maï Nguyen
- A.J. Dungo
- Louise Dupont
- Thomas Baurez
Institutions
- France 24
- Cannes Film Festival
- Semaine de la critique
Locations
- France
- Marseille