Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age (2013)
1h 30m
Running Time
September 4, 2013Release Date
Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age (2013)
1h 30m
Running Time
September 4, 2013Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Release DateSeptember 4, 2013
Original NameLes tortues ne meurent pas de vieillesse
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
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Turtles Do Not Die of Old Age (French: Les tortues ne meurent pas de vieillesse) is a Canadian-Moroccan documentary film, directed by Sami Mermer and Hind Benchekroun and released in 2010. The film profiles three elderly men in Morocco who have effectively become keepers of their community's traditional lifestyle as they are still engaged in seemingly dying occupations such as fishing, innkeeping and performing traditional Moroccan music.
The film premiered at the 2010 Montreal International Documentary Festival, before going into commercial release in 2011.