According to Oscar watchers, the Best Animated Film category is going to be somewhat unpredictable. It’s been a pretty lukewarm year for the form. While Pixar‘s “Coco” is sure to snag a nomination, it doesn’t have much in the way in the of competition. While there have been box office successes like “The Boss Baby,” no one really believes they’re Oscar worthy. So, it leaves the door open for a smaller film to become a contender, and that’s where “The Breadwinner” comes in.
Directed by Nora Twomey, and executive produced by Angelia Jolie (who is already in the hunt with “First They Killed My Father,” Cambodia’s official Oscar selection), the film is based on the best-selling book by Deborah Ellis about a young girl in Afghanistan, who has to become the head of the family after her father is sent to prison. Here’s the official synopsis:
“The Breadwinner” opens on November 17th/ [USA Today]
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