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The Breadwinner

2017, Movie, 1h 34min

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

"The Breadwinner" — animation, drama and war movie produced in Ireland, Canada, USA and Luxembourg and released in 2017. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 34min. "The Breadwinner" is not currently available to stream in undefined. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Ireland,Canada,United States,Luxembourg

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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There’s a calmness and clarity to this engaging animation...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Danielle White

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...retains a childlike wonderment as it weaves between reality and fairy tale...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Ian Freer

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...sublime, magical and from the heart.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Helena Lindblad

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...ett fantasieggande äventyr på en oväntad plats med magiska undertoner.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Critic Emma Gray Munthe

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...det är mer realistiskt än i systerfilmerna och bitvis otäckt, även om de speciella sagoelementen finns också här.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

lamejorkuir

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La he visto con mi hermana, y nos ha encantado como plasma lo que sucede en Afganistán de una forma que puedan entenderla todos los tipos de público.

3 years ago

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The Breadwinner is a powerful and inspiring animated film that tells the story of a young Afghan girl named Parvana who lives in Kabul during the Taliban's rule. When her father is unjustly imprisoned, Parvana disguises herself as a boy to work and provide for her family, braving the dangerous and oppressive society around her. With the help of her friend Shauzia, she faces challenges and overcomes obstacles, all while using her imagination and storytelling to keep hope alive. The film is a testament to the strength and resilience of women and girls, especially in the face of adversity.

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