
Turtles Can Fly
Directed by Bahman Ghobadi
Produced by Bac Films, Mij Film Co.
A harrowing portrait of childhood destroyed by war, where children are forced into dangerous labor and trauma amid the collapse of a regime.
Turtles Can Fly tells the story of a group of young children near the Turkey-Iraq border. They clean up mines and wait for the Saddam regime to fall.
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Questions people ask
Is Turtles Can Fly sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Turtles Can Fly easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Turtles Can Fly end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Turtles Can Fly scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Turtles Can Fly violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
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Like Turtles Can Fly
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Turtles Can Fly
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Turtles Can Fly, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Turtles Can Fly, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Turtles Can Fly, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































