The Breadwinner (film)

The Breadwinner
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNora Twomey
Screenplay by
Based onThe Breadwinner
by Deborah Ellis
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySheldon Lisoy
Edited byDarragh Byrne
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 8, 2017 (2017-09-08) (TIFF)
  • November 17, 2017 (2017-11-17) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes
Countries
  • Canada
  • Ireland
  • Luxembourg
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1 million
Box office$4,442,537[6][7]

The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated drama film from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon directed by Nora Twomey. Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, the film was an international co-production among Canada, the Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg, and received a limited release on 17 November 2017.[8]

The film had its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September.[9] The Breadwinner received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards, but lost to Coco.

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  8. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (19 May 2016). "International Co-Pro 'The Breadwinner' Enters Production". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  9. ^ Staff (25 July 2017). "The Toronto International Film Festival unveils first slate of films for 2017". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 25 July 2017.