Sun 9 Oct
89 mins
in English
Ireland | 2017 | dir. Nora Twomey, with Saara Chaudry, Somia Bhatia, Ali Badshah
The Breadwinner is a thought-provoking film that depicts the war in Afghanistan during the rule of the Taliban. The young and courageous protagonist, Paravana is forced to hide her female identity and disguise herself as a boy in order to provide for her family. Parvana sets out on a heroic adventure to find her father and bring her family back together, finding courage from fantastical tales she creates. The animated film delivers a poignant message about the harsh realities of the world, while also raising sensitive issues of war and family.
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