Angelina Jolie Pitt will exec produce the upcoming animated film “The Breadwinner” through her Jolie Pas Productions shingle.
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The Breadwinner is based on Canadian author Deborah Ellis’ novel about a girl who must disguise herself as a boy to land a job and provide for her family after her father is imprisoned. This story is a reminder of the vast value of their contribution.
The “By The Sea” actress said in the statement that she is delighted to be working with artists who are talented enough to do justice to Parvan’s story while portraying the rich culture of the Afghan landscape.
The young adult novel “The Breadwinner” published by Groundwood Books, has been in print for more than 11 years and is a recommended reading text for numerous schools throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.
The film is being produced by Irish animation company, Cartoon Saloon, who produced the recently released “Song of the Sea“. Jolie Pitt will donate any profits derived from her role as executive producer of The Breadwinner towards education of Afghan girls.
The trailer gives a sort of old and quite dramatic feel as the two stars are seen to be having the hardest time being together with Jolie-Pitt crying in one part and Pitt tries to start a conversation with his wife that ended in a very dramatic encounter since the two were hitting each other. Academy Award-nominated producers Jehane Noujaim & Karim Amer (Emmy Award winners for The Square) and Gerry Shirren at Cartoon Saloon will serve as executive producers.
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The film is being developed with support from the Irish Film Board, and will be directed by Cartoon Saloon’s Nora Twomey.
