The Breadwinner

PG-13

Released Nov 17, 2017

1 hr. 34 min.

Drama

Animation

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Parvana is an 11-year-old girl who lives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001. After the wrongful arrest of her father, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy to support her family. Working alongside a friend, she soon discovers a new world of freedom and danger. Drawing strength from the fantastical stories she invents, Parvana embarks on an epic quest to find her father and reunite her family.

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Critics Consensus

The Breadwinner's stunning visuals are matched by a story that dares to confront sobering real-life issues with uncommon -- and richly rewarding -- honesty.

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Dyanne G

it nice recommend very muchy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Laura C

Un film toccante e ottimo per ricordare gli eventi orribili in Afganistan nel 2001 capolavoro da vedere assolutamente.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Thee S

Not a fan of the voice acting and trauma pile seen through an orientalist lens.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/28/23

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Tim A

Most boring movie ever and i got cancer

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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isla s

This is a sad story - a sobering one about life in Taliban controlled Afghanistan. It makes clear the harsh living realities for women in the time its set (2001). The animation is certainly beautiful - I love the old fashion 2d feel of it as well as the great range of colours. Its really quite an engrossing watch. I would highly recommend this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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les n

Pretty ignorant, but what can be expected from Jolie. And hypocritical considering her skeletons. If anyone wants to know about her time in Chiang Mai, I am happy to tell them. Suffice to say that people of a certain sex were bought to her room and left quite terrified.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Nora Twomey

Director

Saara Chaudry

Parvana

Laara Sadiq

Fattema

Shaista Latif

Soraya

Ali Badshah

Nurullah

Noorin Gulamgaus

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

A fantastical myth, woven through the propulsive main story, serves as a distraction to the characters in their most distressed moments. Story as lesson. Story as history. Also, story as entertainment. Story as escape.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 2, 2018

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Along with the eerie beauty of the animation there is a salving streak of humour that softens this tale's sharper edges, reminding us that - for children - laughter and bravery walk hand in hand.

Rated: 5/5

May 27, 2018

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

This beautiful and continually surprising film makes us think about what children can and can't bear.

Rated: 4/5

May 25, 2018

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Kate Saccone

Vague Visages

The Breadwinner is a beautifully-constructed yet grueling story of female bravery that feels both timeless and timely.

Dec 12, 2023

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Carla Monfort

Espinof

... An animation gem that exudes sensibility and strikes a difficult equilibrium: heart-wrenching without being a tearjerker, and emotional without becoming an artificial motivational speech. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

May 30, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Unlike the dismal box office hit The Boss Baby, here's a toon flick that fully deserved its Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 31, 2021

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Synopsis

Parvana is an 11-year-old girl who lives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001. After the wrongful arrest of her father, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy to support her family. Working alongside a friend, she soon discovers a new world of freedom and danger. Drawing strength from the fantastical stories she invents, Parvana embarks on an epic quest to find her father and reunite her family.

Director: Nora Twomey
Executive Producer: Karim Amer, Mimi Polk Gitlin, Jehane Noujaim, Gerry Shirren
Screenwriter: Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis
Distributor: GKIDS
Production Co: Guru Animation Studio, Aircraft Pictures, Mélusine Productions, Cartoon Saloon, Jolie Pas
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Violent Images)
Genre: Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $302.9K

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