Turtles Can Fly (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Turtles Can Fly is a 2005 war drama directed by Bahman Ghobadi, starring Soran Ebrahim and Avaz Latif. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Bahman Ghobadi
- Original language
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Kurdish - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Turtles Can Fly About?
The premise of Turtles Can Fly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the looming shadow of the Iraq War, this drama portrays the lives of children in Kurdistan facing displacement and hardship. They navigate a world shaped by conflict, where hope is scarce and the impact of war weighs heavily on their young lives. The film offers a poignant look at resilience and the enduring spirit of those affected by devastating circumstances.
Turtles Can Fly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- orphan
- dead child
- watching tv
- children
- american
- boy
- refugee
- street market
- girl
- refugee camp
- landmine
- kurdistan
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- kurdish
- peshmerga iran
- child
- murder of a child
- child murders a child
- three word title
- child pregnancy
- amputee
- double amputee
- suicide by jumping off a cliff
- suicide by jumping
- cloak
- child suicide
- child born of rape
- wound
- weapon
- weapons rental
- water
- war wound
- united nations
- underwater scene
- uncle nephew relationship
- u.s. soldier
- u.s. invasion of iraq
- turtle
- turkish soldier
- turkey the country
- truck
- tied to a tree
- tent
- teenage boy
- tears
- teacher
- tank
- swimming
- subjective camera
- student
- street life
Turtles Can Fly Cast
Soran Ebrahim leads the cast, with Avaz Latif. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi.
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Director Bahman Ghobadi
More from Bahman Ghobadi
More films directed by Bahman Ghobadi, best-rated first: Marooned in Iraq, A Time for Drunken Horses, No One Knows About Persian Cats and Half Moon.
Turtles Can Fly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Turtles Can Fly 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 77% User score
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Turtles Can Fly Plot Summary
What happens in Turtles Can Fly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in a Kurdish refugee camp located on the Iraq–Turkey border, just before the US invasion of Iraq. At the heart of the narrative is a thirteen-year-old boy, Soran Ebrahim, who is affectionately called Kak Satellite. Known for his skill in installing satellite dishes and antennas for local villages eager for updates about Saddam Hussein, Kak Satellite’s limited grasp of the English language stems from his interactions with the American forces during their invasion. He stands out as a dynamic yet manipulative leader among the children, orchestrating the perilous task of sweeping and clearing minefields. Despite many of these youngsters suffering various injuries, they maintain a spirited chatter as they devote themselves to their work amidst their challenging lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Turtles Can Fly, scene by scene
Turtles Can Fly Box Office
Turtles Can Fly grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $258,578 came from the US and Canada and $816,975 (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $258.6K
- International
- $817K
Turtles Can Fly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Turtles Can Fly.
How Well Do You Know Turtles Can Fly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What alias does the protagonist, Soran, go by?
Turtles Can Fly Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Lakposhtha parvaz mikonand” and “As Tartarugas Tambem Voam”.
- Also known as
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- Lakposhtha parvaz mikonand
- As Tartarugas Tambem Voam
- Gdyby zólwie mogly latac
- Kai oi helones boroun na petaxoun
- Las tortugas también vuelan
- Lakposhtha hâm parvaz mikonand
- لاک پشت ها هم پرواز می کنند
- Kûsî Jî Dikarin Bifirin
- Kaplumbağalar Da Uçar
- Tisbagalar uça bilir
- Zelvy mohou létat
- Schildkröten können fliegen
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- Skildpadder kan flyve
- Les tortues volent aussi
- И черепахи умеют летать
- Skilpadder kan fly
- 거북이도 난다
- かめもそらをとぶ
- لاکپشتها هم پرواز میکنند
- Želvy mohou létat
- צבים יכולים לעוף
- Tartarugas podem Voar
- As Tartarugas Também Voam
- A teknősbékák repülhetnek
- Костенурките могат да летят
- 乌龟也会飞
- Gdyby żółwie mogły latać
- Και οι χελώνες μπορούν να πετάξουν
- 亀も空を飛ぶ
- Vėžliukai gali skraidyti
- السلاحف تستطيع الطيران
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Turtles Can Fly FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Turtles Can Fly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Turtles Can Fly?
Turtles Can Fly runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Turtles Can Fly released?
Turtles Can Fly was released on February 18, 2005.
Who directed Turtles Can Fly?
Turtles Can Fly was directed by Bahman Ghobadi.
More films by Bahman Ghobadi Who is in the cast of Turtles Can Fly?
Turtles Can Fly stars Soran Ebrahim and Avaz Latif.
How much did Turtles Can Fly make at the box office?
Turtles Can Fly grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($258,578 domestic, $816,975 international).
How is Turtles Can Fly rated?
Turtles Can Fly has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 85 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Does Turtles Can Fly have a post-credit scene?
No. Turtles Can Fly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Turtles Can Fly in?
The original language of Turtles Can Fly is Kurdish.
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