Synopsis:From executive producer Angelina Jolie and the creators of the Academy Award-nominated The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner is the highly-anticipated animated feature based on Deborah Ellis’ bestselling novel.The Breadwinner tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. With dauntless perseverance, Parvana draws strength from the stories her father told her, and ultimately risks her life to discover if he is still alive. Equal parts thrilling and spellbinding, The Breadwinner is a timely and inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal us all.“Further proof that we are living through a golden age of animation” ★★★★★ Mark Kermode, The Observer“Dazzling and heartbreaking” ★★★★★ Time Out“Sublime, moving and magical” ★★★★ Empire“Cartoon Saloon have rapidly become an animation studio whose every new release should be anticipated as excitedly as those of Studio Ghibli or Pixar” ★★★★★ The SkinnySpecial Features Includes:The Breadwinner: Behind the scenes FeaturetteFeaturing interviews with Director Nora Twomey, the voice cast of The Breadwinner and the production team at Cartoon Saloon, delve deeper into the intriguing process of animating the film, creating the music and sound and how the team approached telling Deborah Ellis’ complex, yet enchanting story.Film IntroductionHear from Director Nora Twomey and Executive Producer Angelina Jolie as they give you the perfect introduction to The Breadwinner.Audio Commentary with Nora Twomey, Storyworld Director Jeremy Purcell, Animation Director Fabian Erlinghäuser & Art Director Ciaran DuffyListen to the experiences, techniques and insights of the Cartoon Saloon filmmakers as they guide you through the process of producing, recording and animating the film. Behind the Scenes: An Saothraí
M**R
Absolutely fantastic film
Took ages to find this but again amazon had it and good price also. Watch it because it's fabulous
C**S
Wonderful film
An wonderful animated film for children 8 years + & adults too, about the horrors of the Taliban & extremism.Parvana an 11 year old girl has to find a way to feed her family after the arrest of her father by the Taliban. She makes a friend who shows her how to disguise herself as a boy in order to survive in a society were females are not allowed to leave their home without a man.It is made in a way that children can understand & girls can see that they are equal to boys & should not think otherwise.
A**R
Beautifully told story
Devastating. Life in Kabul ruled by the Talibans.
G**A
Brought as present- recipient pleased
I brought it as a present for a friend and he loves it so much he’s told me he’s rewatched it several times.
M**E
Beautiful and moving film
Not widely available in the cinema, thisis a beautiful and moving film about a young girl's experience in Afghanistan. Recommended.
T**Y
The Breadwinner (English + Irish language version)
A very good film suitable i think for older children and adults. It sets out the trouble a family has with the Taliban and effect it has on the family. It makes you think how families feel if there is a war on. Glad it had a happy ending.
S**E
An amazing animated film
This is a wonderful film that I first saw in the cinema. Rewatching the film again was just as rewarding. The story within a story (about the main characters brother) is incredibly moving. Story telling of the highest order.
A**R
VERY MOVING & REAL LIFE SITUATIONS.
Beautiful film. Very moving and true to situation of life in some places on earh. Sound quality great. Music well matched to film situation. Gets you thinking. Would like to see more like this. Suitable for all family. It is sad though.
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