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Sidney Turtlebaum

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2008 · 18 min Drama Comedy
3.3 / 10 · TMDB

Sidney Turtlebaum is a bitter sweet comedy that tells the story of Sidney, an eccentric gay Jewish man in his seventies. To punish the world Sidney earns his living as a pickpocket and a conman - his chosen modus operandi is to gatecrash Shiva houses of mourning to steal from the gathered crowd.

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Year 2008
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Tristram Shapeero
Runtime 18 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.3/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the stark contrast between its protagonist's cynical vocation and the profound loneliness that drives it. It explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the unexpected bridges built across generational and emotional divides.

What lingers after the final scene is a poignant blend of laughter and melancholy, a reminder that human connection can emerge from the most unconventional circumstances. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tristram Shapeero

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