Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age (2013)
This film celebrates longevity by introducing us to three colorful characters, all in their 80s, living in the North of Morocco. They share the courage and the pride of working continuously. Chehma is a former master fisherman, owner of a boat. Even though it leaks a little, he dreams of taking it back to sea. Abdesslam works as a street musician and his major objective is to arrange the marriage of his oldest son. Erradi, an innkeeper, is proud of his 30 year-old car and lives like a hermit, surrounded by an amazing collection of old clocks. Each in their own way demonstrate beautifully a strong will to live.
Director: Hind Benchekroun, Sami Mermer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 4, 2013
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age about?
- This film celebrates longevity by introducing us to three colorful characters, all in their 80s, living in the North of Morocco. They share the courage and the pride of working continuously. Chehma is a former master fisherman, owner of a boat. Even though it leaks a little, he dreams of taking it back to sea. Abdesslam works as a street musician and his major objective is to arrange the marriage of his oldest son. Erradi, an innkeeper, is proud of his 30 year-old car and lives like a hermit, surrounded by an amazing collection of old clocks. Each in their own way demonstrate beautifully a strong will to live.
- Who directed Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age?
- Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age was directed by Hind Benchekroun, Sami Mermer.
- How long is Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age?
- Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age?
- Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age is a Documentary film.