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Trailer: The Breadwinner – in cinemas now

From the Academy Award-nominated Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, The Breadwinner is a timely and visually stunning animated tale set in Afghanistan

Fri May 18 2018 - 12:49

From executive producer Angelina Jolie and the creators of the Academy Award-nominated

The Secret of Kells

and

The Breadwinner is an inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal.
The Breadwinner is an inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal.

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, comes the highly-anticipated new 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 enchanting,

The Breadwinner

is a timely and inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal us all.

For more, see thebreadwinner.ie