Turtle Sitting
Surveiller les tortues
Synopsis
After being laid off from their fish deep-freezing factory, two workers, Esther and André accept a temporary job offer. They are assigned to look after the turtles of a well off couple while they are on vacation. After a couple of days spent in the luxurious villa, Esther and André neglect the house and spend all their time in the garden. They finally take French leave and join a groups of fishermen, by the side of a lazy river.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival International du Court Metrage de Clermont-Ferrand
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Inés Rabadán
- Screenplay & Story
- Inés Rabadán
- Original Score
- Nathalie Wathelet, Anne Franssen
- Original Title
- Surveiller les tortues
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Need Productions, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Inés Rabadán
Inés Rabadán
Nathalie Wathelet, Anne Franssen
Inés Rabadán
Department Leadership Roster
Inés Rabadán
Editor
Inés Rabadán
Writer
Inés Rabadán
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Sitting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turtle Sitting about?
After being laid off from their fish deep-freezing factory, two workers, Esther and André accept a temporary job offer. They are assigned to look after the turtles of a well off couple while they are on vacation. After a couple of days spent in the luxurious villa, Esther and André neglect the house and spend all their time in the garden. They finally take French leave and join a groups of fishermen, by the side of a lazy river.
Who directed Turtle Sitting?
Turtle Sitting was directed by Inés Rabadán.
Who stars in Turtle Sitting?
The principal cast of Turtle Sitting includes Arno, Brigitte Dedry, Stéphane Excoffier, John Dobrynine, Hans Eriksen.
When was Turtle Sitting released and how long is it?
Turtle Sitting was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Turtle Sitting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turtle Sitting was composed by Nathalie Wathelet, Anne Franssen.