Turtles Can Fly

In a Kurdish refugee camp on the Iran-Iraq border, a young orphan named Satellite is tasked with cleaning up minefields to earn money for his community. Amidst the harsh realities of war and displacement, he and his friends navigate their desperate circumstances, striving to survive and find hope. The arrival of a mysterious girl named Pre-teen brings new challenges and a glimmer of a different future.

Turtles Can Fly was widely acclaimed by critics for its powerful storytelling, authentic portrayal of the Kurdish people's plight, and the raw performances of its young cast. It was praised for its unflinching look at the impact of war on children and its ability to find moments of humanity in extreme conditions.

• A deeply moving and harrowing depiction of children affected by conflict.
• Features unforgettable performances, particularly from its young, non-professional actors.
• Praised for its visual poetry and its stark, realistic portrayal of life on the border.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its emotional impact and the powerful, authentic performances. Many viewers were struck by the resilience of the children and the film's ability to shed light on overlooked human tragedies.

Golden and Bronze Leopard winner at the Locarno International Film Festival, Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film nomination, winner of numerous international film festival awards.

The film features a significant number of non-professional actors, many of whom were actual refugees or individuals who had experienced similar hardships to those depicted in the movie.