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The Breadwinner

2017

Nora Twomey

Animation, Voice: Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Laara Sadiq ...

7.4

5,098

Animation. Drama Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, 'The Breadwinner' tells the story of a headstrong young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family. It is a universal tale of self-empowerment and creativity in the face of oppression. Set against the ever-timely struggles in Afghanistan, this film celebrates the culture and beauty of the country.

	Media	Author	Review
		Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter	"Jewel-bright and heart-wrenching (...) A story that's as vibrant as it is harrowing (...) There are moments of welcome humor"
		Peter Debruge Variety	"It directly confronts the misogyny and chauvinism of contemporary Afghanistan, while powerfully suggesting that storytelling is both a means of coping and a solution for change."
		Steve Pond The Wrap	"A beautifully rendered work of animation that tells a powerful story, it is a standout in the field"
		Brad Wheeler The Globe and Mail	"A hand-drawn gem (...) The picture sings and inspires (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Screendaily	"Parvana’s eloquent eyes convey the tragedy of a land under siege, and the terrible fate which befalls each family member in turn is beautifully animated."
		Ian Freer Empire	"It’s a rare perfect marriage of material and medium (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Mark Kermode The Guardian	"The characters have quietly eloquent faces (...) [A] wonderful film (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Robbie Collin Telegraph	"'The Breadwinner' is thrillingly alive with the delicacy, artistry and wit of human touch (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Geoffrey Macnab The Independent	"[It] manages to be uplifting, a small miracle given the darkness of its themes (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Donald Clarke Irish Times	"The animation is gorgeous (...) but the real magic is in the storytelling (...) It is certainly morally sound and socially responsible. But it also remembers to have fun (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Cian Geoghegan Film Ireland	"The film’s commitment and endearment to the power of storytelling is self-evidently proved by the rousing emotions it provokes."
		Graham Scannain	"With a wonderful cast, a powerfully emotive story, and two striking styles of visual storytelling 'The Breadwinner' is a must see at the cinema (…) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie	"With its strong, inspiring female characters faced with impossibly oppressive circumstances, 'The Breadwinner' is a film that demands to be seen by everyone of every age everywhere (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Laura Delaney RTÉ	"The voice work is superb throughout (...) [It] has all of the right ingredients to be examined in depth by schools in Ireland (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"

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