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The Breadwinner

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The Breadwinner

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Summary

A determined young Afghan girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family when her father is taken by the Taliban. Animated drama, featuring the voice of Saara Chaudry

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Victoria Luxford

This animated drama is an accomplished example of how the genre can be so much more than entertainment. It follows young Afghan girl Parvana (voiced by Saara Chaudry), who poses as a boy to get food for her family after her father is wrongly imprisoned. While the animation is superb, there are many layers to this story that come together beautifully. The use of of ambient sound and endearing vocal performances put faces to political issues. Better still, the film-makers face harsh realities without any fuss, and tackle hard subjects in a gentle manner. Grief, poverty and oppression exist hand-in-hand with hope and family unity. It's a blend that feels as genuine as any live action drama. The emphasis on storytelling, both as a means of education and survival, is woven beautifully throughout the film. Parvana's innocence and determination grab at your emotions from the beginning, making the fraught finale all the more compelling.

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7.7/10

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Cast

rolenameParvanaSaara ChaudryShauziaSoma BhatiaFattema / old womanLaara SadiqSorayaShaista LatifNurullah / Talib security manAli BadshahRazaqKawa AdaIdrees / SulaymanNoorin GulamgausSorceress / woman in courtyardKanza Feris

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rolenameDirectorNora Twomey

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Theatrical distributor

Studio Canal

Released on

2018-05-25

Languages

English

Guidance

Some violence

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DVD

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