Event Details and Registration for The Breadwinner Screening
According to the Kokubunji City Public Hall administration, the screening will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM, with doors opening at 9:45 AM. Admission to the event is completely free of charge. The venue, Koigakubo Public Hall, has set a strict capacity limit of 35 attendees for the morning program. Residents interested in attending must submit an application by August 25, 2026, using the official online application form, by calling the facility, or by visiting the public hall directly. Municipal organizers noted that if applications exceed the 35-seat capacity, a lottery system will be used to determine attendees, while spots remaining unfilled after the deadline will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis starting the following day.
Film Background and Storyline
Released in 2017 as a co-production between Ireland, Canada, and Luxembourg, The Breadwinner has a total runtime of 94 minutes. Set in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the film follows an 11-year-old girl named Parvana who cuts off her hair and disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family after her father is unjustly imprisoned.
Venue and Municipal Contact Information
The screening is organized under the municipal public hall programs managed by the Kokubunji City Education Board’s Public Hall Division. The Koigakubo Public Hall is located at 4-12-8 Nishi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji City, Tokyo. Residents seeking further details regarding the event can contact the facility directly at 042-324-1926 or via fax at 042-327-9100. General administrative inquiries for Kokubunji City can be directed to the main municipal office located at 2-2-18 Izumicho, Kokubunji City, or by calling the main representative line at 042-325-0111 during standard opening hours.
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