The Breadwinner (2017)★ 8.2/10
- Animation
- Drama
- War
Directed by: Nora Twomey
Written by: Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis
In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
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Cast & crew
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Saara ChaudryParvana (voice)
Soma ChhayaShauzia (voice)
Noorin GulamgausIdrees (voice)
Laara SadiqFattema (voice)
Ali BadshahNurullah (voice)Shaista LatifSoraya (voice)
Kanza FerisSorceress (voice)Kawa AdaRazaq (voice)Kane MahonOptician (voice)
Ali KazmiDarya (voice)Mran VolkhardMegaphone (voice)
Reza SholehStall Seller (voice)Videos
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Awards · 4 wins, 12 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAnnie Awards 2018Annie · Best Animated Feature - Independent
- WinnerAnnecy International Animated Film Festival 2018Best Original Music Award · Best Original Music for a Feature Film
- WinnerAnnecy International Animated Film Festival 2018Jury Award · Best Feature Film
- WinnerAnnecy International Animated Film Festival 2018Audience Award/Première · Best Feature Film
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2018Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Animated
Reviews
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allanpicksSeptember 18, 2025
allanpicksSeptember 18, 2025For many viewers, this is the first glimpse into an Afghanistan where not every woman accepts subjugation, where some families remain open-minded, and where an oppressive religious society contains both informants and unexpected acts of kindness from strangers.
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Chantel_CombsSeptember 18, 2025
Chantel_CombsSeptember 18, 2025A serious subject rendered through animation can feel even more devastating than live action. The contrast between its delicate imagery and brutal themes is striking, and the film blends aesthetic beauty with symbolic depth while helping traditional 2D hand-drawn animation reach a wider audience.
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Entertainment OverviewOctober 8, 2024
Entertainment OverviewOctober 8, 2024The Breadwinner es, así como su protagonista, una película valiente. No solo por mostrar una de las realidades contemporáneas más crudas, sino por abandonar casi por completo el elemento fantástico que caracteriza a Cartoon Saloon.
