The Breadwinner (Dir: Nora Twomey)

Based on the best-selling novel by Canadian author Deborah Ellis, Nora Twomey’s animated gem is the moving tale of a young girl in Kabul who disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family when her father is arrested by the Taliban. Executive produced by Angelina Jolie, The Breadwinner is a wonderful drama; beautifully shot, elegantly paced and inspirational.