Could 2018 be the year of The Breadwinner?

Critics have showered praise on The Breadwinner, the latest animated film from Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon

Paul Young, chief executive of Cartoon Saloon, at the company’s Kilkenny offices Picture: Dylan Vaughan

2018 could be a massive year for Irish animation given the accolades that are already being bestowed onCartoon Saloon’s feature film, The Breadwinner.

Of course, the advice would be to not get overly excited but it’s hard not to. Just yesterday, it was shortlisted in the best animated feature film category of the Golden Globes. It has been voted the best animated film of 2017 by LA Critics at their annual awards.

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