directed by: Bahman Ghobadi, year: 2004
actors: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown

Set in a Kurdish refugee camp on the Iraq–Turkey border after the Gulf War, Turtles Can Fly follows Satellite, a sharp, hopeful 12-year-old who leads a wary gang of orphans through a landscape of minefields, poverty and danger. As they barter, scheme, and dream of escape, Bahman Ghobadi crafts a lyrical, unflinching portrait of childhood resilience amid chaos. The film blends stark realism with intimate, humane moments that linger long after the credits.

Landmines, Drama, War Drama, Coming Of Age, Kurdish Cinema, Iranian Cinema, Foreign Language Film