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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorUte Wieland
WritersUte Wieland
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYear of the Turtle
About Year of the Turtle
The story of an impossible love between a 60 years old jobless bookkeeper and an unpredictable 40 years younger woman, who seems to be in big troubles.
Directed by Ute Wieland, Year of the Turtle leans on a strong ensemble — Heinz Bennent, Karina Fallenstein, Anke Tegtmeyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.
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