4.5

230 reviews

The Red Turtle

Michael Dudok de Wit20161h 20mAnimation, Family Friendly

Written by Cinobo

An Oscar-nominated animation of astonishing beauty for both kids and adults. This visual poem of allegorical wisdom about the magnificence of nature and our uniqueness within it, is the first co-production of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli with France.

Synopsis

A man gets shipwrecked on a beautiful desert island, where turtles, crabs and birds are the only inhabitants. Every time he tries to leave by building rafts, a red turtle stops him. When the turtle is transformed into a woman, a love story beyond words begins.

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Also known as: La Tortue Rouge

Festival screenings: Oscars, Athens IFF, Cannes FF
Language: None
Country: France
Age rating: Universal

Oscars

Nominated for Best Animated Feature

2017

Athens International Film Festival

Audience Award

2016

Athens International Film Festival

Special Mention

2016

Cannes Film Festival

Special Jury Prize - Un Certain Regard

2016

What others say

4.5

230 reviews

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