Canadian animation drama in which a young Afghan girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
A rare animated film without a shred of sentimentality but bucket-loads of heart and soul. “Stories remain in our hearts all our lives,” Parvana’s father tells her. The Breadwinner is testament to that.
Does a wonderful job of making accessible an emotionally complex family film about resilience in the face of terror without deviating from the no-nonsense perspective of its 11-year-old heroine.
It's a valiant and vital effort.
Against the odds, the tone here is optimistic about human nature. The film even manages to be uplifting, a small miracle given the darkness of its themes.
A fiery takedown of fundamentalism, bigotry and oppression of all stripes.
How do you keep your family going in Kabul when the only male provider has been imprisoned? Parvana steps up in this delightful film.
A thrilling climax brings together all the threads that weave through this terrific movie.
General release. Check local listings for show times.