Director:
Nora Twomey
Writers:
Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis
Starring:
Saara Chaudry, Soma Chhaya, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq
Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. Working alongside her friend Shauzia, Parvana discovers a new world of freedom-and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family.
Equal parts thrilling and enchanting, The Breadwinner is an inspiring and luminously animated tale about the power of stories to sustain hope and carry us through dark times.
Plot summary from IMDb: In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 19 wins & 52 nominations.
Runtime: 94 min
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