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The breadwinner [videorecording (DVD)].

distributed exclusively in Canada by Elevation Pictures, 2018.

Call #:

DVD BRE Ani

Subjects

Taliban -- Drama.

Children -- Afghanistan -- Social conditions -- Drama.

Women -- Afghanistan -- Social conditions -- Drama.

Sex role -- Drama.

Passing (Identity) -- Drama.

Women's rights -- Afghanistan -- Drama.

Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 1989-2001 -- Drama.

Alternate title:

Enfance en Afghanistan [videorecording (DVD)]

Format:

[videorecording (DVD)].

Description:

1 videodisc (93 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Notes:

Based on the book by Deborah Ellis.

Originally released as an animated feature in 2017.

Bonus features: Introduction by director Nora Twomey and executive producer Angelina Jolie; audio commentary with the filmmakers; the making of "The breadwinner"; theatrical trailer.

An Ireland/Canada/Luxembourg co-production.

"Academy Award nominee: Best Animated Feature"--Container.

Please note: Digital copy is not suitable for library use.

Bilingual packaging (English/French).

Home use only.

Includes English & French language tracks with optional English (SDH) subtitles.

English (SDH) subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Production:

An Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions film in association with Jolie Pas Productions; screen story by Deborah Ellis ; screenplay by Anita Doron ; produced by Anthony Leo, Tomm Moore, Andrew Rosen, Paul Young ; directed by Nora Twomey.

Performers:

Voices: Saara Chaudry, Soma Chhaya, Laara Sadiq, Shaista Latif, Ali Badshah, Noorin Gulamgaus.

Summary:

"Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family."--Container.

Genre:

Animated feature films.

Films for the hearing impaired.

DVDs.

Other authors:

Ellis, Deborah, 1960- Breadwinner.

Twomey, Nora.

Holds:

Copy/Holding information

Location	Collection	Call No.	Item type	Status	Due Date
Dartmouth North Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList
Alderney Gate Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList
Woodlawn Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList
Central Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList
Central Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Not Available		Add Copy to MyList
Central Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked out	Jul 02, 2024	Add Copy to MyList
Sackville Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Central weeding		Add Copy to MyList
Halifax North Memorial Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Central weeding		Add Copy to MyList
Sheet Harbour Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList
Sheet Harbour Public Library	Adult Feature DVDs	DVD BRE Ani	Adult Dvds-7 Days	Checked in		Add Copy to MyList

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