This Week’s Film: Turtles Can Fly
Cuisine: Iraqi

I’m always on the lookout for films from countries and cultures that I haven’t previously featured, and Iraq falls into that category. Although I’ve featured films from Iran, Turkey, and Israel, this is the first Iraqi film I’ve ever found. So I’m really looking forward to researching the cuisine and watching Turtles Can Fly. Here is the NetFlix synopsis:

“Residents of an Iraqi Kurdistan village await the violent arrival of the invading U.S Army. A young boy named Satellite (Soran Ebrahim) helps clear minefields and installs equipment that brings in news from the outside world. Meanwhile, three orphans wander aimlessly, the victims of tragic happenstance. As Saddam is removed from power, these innocent children must confront the harsh reality that awaits them. Bahman Ghobadi directs.”

Join me throughout the week on Chopstick Cinema for a closer look at the food and the film. My film review will be posted at the end of the week, along with my Iraqi recipe.

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