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An astonishing and mystic film, “Turtles Can Fly” takes place in a village in Kurdistan occupied by refugees on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq. Their village, once littered with giant antennas, is now seated with a haggled satellite dish thanks to 13-year-old Satellite, played by actor Soran Ebrahim. As war approaches, the children work for their resources by collecting land mines as the elders watch their newly received channels listening for news of the anticipated invasion.

Satellite at first seems to be a bossy type-A personality, but his sympathy entangles him into the life of Agrin, a young orphan girl who cares for the blind Riga. Agrin’s damaged past unfolds as she stands out as the only girl among a gang of deformed boys. She is accompanied by Henkov, her armless brother who is gifted with prophecy. When Henkov predicts that an artillery truck being unloaded by the dutiful orphan children is about to explode, Satellite realizes Henkov’s ability and seeks his attention.

The light-hearted camaraderie between the orphan boys, Satellite and the tragic past of Agrin are balanced, and even connected into one extraordinary scene during the U.S. invasion. Satellite is presented with the statue arm of Saddam Hussein.

The story is amusing despite constant tragedy. Satellite is an obnoxious, loud-mouthed boy who orders the children around while aloof elders struggle to translate American day-time television. The film has divine feel. Red fish, a symbol of life within, appear throughout movie, and are one of the seven symbols of the Iraqi New Year.

The writer and director, Bahman Ghobadi is responsible for other Iraqi cinematic pieces such as “A Time for Drunken Horses.” His work is culturally unique and socially relevant, and quirky as well. This is one perspective of the war which may be a touchy subject for some people, but it is a definite must-see.