The creators of Academy award nominated, The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea are to collaborate with the one and only, Angelina Jolie on their latest animated project. Jolie's production company Angelina Pas Productions will work with Cartoon Saloon on feature film The Breadwinner based on the world renowned novel written by Canadian author Deborah Ellis.
The story documents the life of a young girl Parvana living under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan who becomes the breadwinner for her family while her father is imprisoned. Speaking of the film and working with Cartoon Saloon, Jolie said:"I am delighted to be working with a talented team of artists who I know will do justice to the richness, creativity and strength of Afghan culture and to little girls like Parvana."
A great news story for all in Kilkenny and Cartoon Saloon