The Breadwinner's reviews
Media reviews
The Hollywood Reporter
"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. Nothing is resolved, exactly, but for a breathtaking instant, love resounds more powerfully than any bomb ever could"
The Wrap
'The Breadwinner' is a glorious demonstration of the power of myth to deal with brutal reality, and the power of truth to animate myth.
The Washington Post
'The Breadwinner?s' compelling and sympathetic portrayal of Afghans and their struggles is welcome, presenting a chance for viewers to identify with the plight of citizens of a country whose fate has been so greatly shaped by our own.
Variety
The film makes clear that even such an innocuous chore takes on an air of danger in a world where women are expected to stay home and depend on their husbands, brothers or fathers for all things.
Screen Daily
Parvana?s eloquent eyes convey the tragedy of a land under siege, and the terrible fate which befalls each family member.