The Breadwinner
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A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Director Nora Twomey sought to create a film that demonstrates how imagination and stories can serve as vital coping mechanisms, providing not just solace but also real-world strategies for survival.The film employs a distinct visual style for the stories Parvana tells about the boy Sulayman and the Elephant King. This story-within-a-story acts as a parallel narrative, helping Parvana process her grief over her deceased brother and find the courage to face her own insurmountable obstacles.
Play trailer 1:01 Poster for The Breadwinner PG-13 2017 1h 34m Drama Animation Play Trailer Watchlist. Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter.Breadwinner teaches that, even if you don't know what to do, do what you can, and be kind. There isn't much in the way of levity, so all the sadness can wear on an audience. Without getting into spoilers, I feel the ending was a little rushed. I'm usually all for an abrupt finale, but I could have used one more scene in this film.
