Turtles Can Fly

Name: Turtles Can Fly
Genre: Drama, War
Released: February 18, 2005
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 85
Cast: Avaz Latif, Soran Ebrahim

2005

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IFC Films | Release Date: February 18, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Avaz Latif, Soran Ebrahim

Summary: This third feature from internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi is set in his native Kurdistan on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq. The devastation to this land and its inhabitants is revealed in the matter-of-fact perspective of the children and is equally displayed with every poignant detail of its unbearableThis third feature from internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi is set in his native Kurdistan on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq. The devastation to this land and its inhabitants is revealed in the matter-of-fact perspective of the children and is equally displayed with every poignant detail of its unbearable nature. (IFC Films)… Expand

Director: Bahman Ghobadi

Genre(s): Drama, War

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 min

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100

David Sterritt

Superb acting and authentic details energize this rare Iran/Iraq coproduction. Read full review

100

Lawrence Toppman

One of the most heartbreaking, unforgettable dramas in years. Read full review

100

Roger Ebert

It is about the actual lives of refugees, who lack the luxury of opinions because they are preoccupied with staying alive in a world that has no place for them. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

A cry of anguish for the youngest victims of every war.

Jim Healy

There's no denying his (Ghobadi's) talent for suspense or his ability to get riveting performances from nonprofessionals. Read full review

Keith Phipps

Turtles Can Fly creates a haunting reminder that collateral damage can't always be measured in casualty rates, and that it goes on long after the news cameras have left the scene. Read full review

Staff (Not credited)

Lacks grace, coherence, and a surface vivid enough to make it an alarm that many will hear. Read full review

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adeu.

Dec 26, 2005

Bush should see this movie.

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ShirD.

Nov 3, 2005

The best film in the worl

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KellyS.

Feb 14, 2006

This movies images and words will haunt me for a very long time... every American should see this.

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JockM.

Jan 21, 2006

Who will finance the showing of this on primetime TV? Americans should feel the personal pain of war.

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SheilaE.

Jan 21, 2008

I found this movie to be so very tragic. and so very true to life , the children where great in it. the director knows his stuff.(you big movie tycoons need to give this cat a chance)

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alim.

Jan 8, 2006

Great movie. shows that how horribe life is and how still love makes a difference. this was the only reason to go to war.

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Farsheed

Nov 22, 2016

Like Rhino Season, this movie by Bahman Ghobadi was extraordinary. Although you feel getting stuck in a dismal, gloomy atmosphere, you feel you like to cry and relieve. Please watch this movie.

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