The Breadwinner (12A)

PRESENTED BY HARROGATE FILM SOCIETY @ HARROGATE ODEON screen 5 - open to non-members
This event is to mark REFUGEE WEEK.

The Breadwinner (12A) | 2017 | Dir. Nora Twomey | Ireland | 94 mins | IMDb 7.7 | Animation | Monday 16 June | 7pm

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.

Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film.

Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan
A work of striking beauty and affecting emotional heft enhanced by an Afghan-themed score by Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna, The Breadwinner reminds us yet again that the best of animation takes us anywhere at any time and makes us believe.

The Hollywood Reporter - Sheri Linden
Not unlike her gutsy protagonist, Twomey moves through the charged landscape with extraordinary agility. Combining gripping suspense with a quote from the immortal Persian poet Rumi, she creates a stirring final sequence from the rising chords of terror and resilience.

Tamanna Krami, herself an Afghan refugee will be the guest of Harrogate Film Society and Harrogate District of Sanctuary on Monday 16th June. Tamanna will give a short talk before the film starts.

· Advance booking is essential.
· Contactless payments only please (no cash)
· A small processing fee is applied to all tickets.
· Unreserved seating. Limited wheelchair spaces, please contact us to book these.
· Tickets include a non-alcoholic drink.
· Free parking but you must display a voucher (collect in the lobby).
· Proceeds to Harrogate & Knaresborough District of Sanctuary (Charity number 1183095)

contact.harrogatefilmsociety@gmail.com