A 2017 animated gem, skillfully crafted under the direction of Nora Twomey.
This cinematic masterpiece unfolded its world premiere curtain at the Toronto Film Festival last September, casting its spell on audiences. Although this cinematic marvel contended for the prestigious title of "Best Animated Feature" at the 90th Academy Awards, it regrettably succumbed to the charms of the animated film "Coco."
The narrative of this poignant tale is woven around Parvana, an 11-year-old girl navigating the tumultuous landscape of war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan. Nestled in a battered apartment with her family, Parvana matures amidst the rigid confines dictated by the Taliban. Witnessing her father eke out a living by penning and reciting letters in the marketplace, Parvana's world takes a cataclysmic turn when her father is unjustly incarcerated. In an era where women are bound to the confines of their homes without a male companion, and with no breadwinner or provider for her family, Parvana makes the audacious decision to shear her hair and cloak herself in the guise of a boy. Undeterred by the peril she faces without a headscarf, Parvana embarks on a determined quest to rescue her father, unwavering in her commitment.
This cinematic masterpiece unfolded its world premiere curtain at the Toronto Film Festival last September, casting its spell on audiences. Although this cinematic marvel contended for the prestigious title of "Best Animated Feature" at the 90th Academy Awards, it regrettably succumbed to the charms of the animated film "Coco."
The narrative of this poignant tale is woven around Parvana, an 11-year-old girl navigating the tumultuous landscape of war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan. Nestled in a battered apartment with her family, Parvana matures amidst the rigid confines dictated by the Taliban. Witnessing her father eke out a living by penning and reciting letters in the marketplace, Parvana's world takes a cataclysmic turn when her father is unjustly incarcerated. In an era where women are bound to the confines of their homes without a male companion, and with no breadwinner or provider for her family, Parvana makes the audacious decision to shear her hair and cloak herself in the guise of a boy. Undeterred by the peril she faces without a headscarf, Parvana embarks on a determined quest to rescue her father, unwavering in her commitment.