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The Breadwinner

PG-13 Released Nov 17, 2017 1h 34m Drama Animation TRAILER for The Breadwinner: Teaser Trailer 1 List
95% Tomatometer 107 Reviews 88% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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anna s literally one of if not the best movie ive ever seen, its one of those movies that can help portray/make you understand something(abt the characters, place,conflict,relationships etc)so easily and with little to no words. the characters are so well ritten. both art styles are beautiful. the colours themselves often help bring to light sertain aspects of the story which is really interesting. overall a masterpiece of a movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Dyanne G it nice recommend very muchy Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Tim A Most boring movie ever and i got cancer Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Angelina Jolie, Anthony Leo, Tomm Moore, Andrew Rosen, Paul Young
Screenwriter
Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Guru Animation Studio, Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Jolie Pas, Mélusine Productions
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
Runtime
1h 34m
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