The Breadwinner

Name: The Breadwinner
Director: Nora Twomey
Genre: 16, 10752, 18, 10751
Released: 2017
Cast: Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq, Ali Badshah

20177.8movie

People

Nora Twomey• Director Saara Chaudry Soma Bhatia Noorin Gulamgaus Laara Sadiq Ali Badshah Shaista Latif Kanza Feris Kawa Ada Kane Mahon Ali Kazmi

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

Who would love this

♥Viewers who appreciate animated films that tackle mature and socially relevant themes.
♥Those interested in stories of courage, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.
♥Audiences who enjoy visually distinctive and artistically crafted cinema.
♥Viewers seeking films with strong female protagonists and explorations of family bonds.
♥Individuals interested in the culture and history of Afghanistan.

Who might not

✗Viewers who prefer lighthearted or purely escapist animated films.
✗Those sensitive to depictions of hardship, oppression, and violence.
✗Audiences who find the pacing too slow or the emotional tone too heavy.
✗Viewers who prefer more conventional animation styles.

Shows similar to The Breadwinner

To Kill a Tiger

If Beale Street Could Talk

Eden of the East

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Pachinko

It's a Sin

Station Eleven

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

The Secret of NIMH

Papillon

The Eternal Memory

POSE

What critics are saying about The Breadwinner

"The Breadwinner" made a significant cultural impact by bringing a nuanced, humanizing portrait of life in Taliban-era Afghanistan to a global audience, particularly through the accessible yet mature medium of animation. Released in 2017, it served as a powerful reminder of the plight of Afghan women and children.While not a massive box-office success, its Oscar nomination and numerous festival awards cemented its place as a significant work of international animation, demonstrating that the medium can tackle serious, real-world subject matter with profound emotional impact.

Meaning of "The Breadwinner" (2017) - MovieSense

The co-art director of the Oscar-nominated film "The Breadwinner" walks us through the design process of the film.Backgrounds and composition. After testing a watercolor style, one similar to Cartoon Saloon’s earlier film, Song of the Sea, Riahi and fellow art director Ciaran Duffy went looking for something harsh and realistic, instead of dreamy and soft.

Designing 'The Breadwinner': Art Director Reza Riahi Talks About His ...