Turtles
Henri and Thom share a life in Brussels, a love story spanning thirty-five years—or so it appears from the outside. Since Henri retired from the police force, his days have stretched into a dull, colorless void, emotions have faded into whispers, and their shared home has become a silent battleground. Thom, still deeply in love, is prepared for a desperate gambit to rekindle the dying embers, even if it means being the one to suggest divorce. This is a slow, unflinching excavation of how routine and the unspoken can erode the most steadfast bond from within.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les tortues |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Belgium, Canada |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | David Lambert |
| Runtime | 83 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film foregoes loud confrontations and melodramatic twists, opting instead for a quiet, almost documentary-like observation of a habit once called love disintegrating. The camera lingers on silent glances and domestic rituals, turning the apartment into a third, most taciturn character.
What lingers after the credits is not judgment, but the weight of shared silence, where the most crucial decision might be communicated not with words, but by moving a vase on a shelf. It’s a sobering reflection on the price of a long voyage together. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David Lambert
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The muted light of Belgian windows, the tactile silence between two people at one table.
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