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  • Turtle Sitting (1999)
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Turtle Sitting (1999)
Short | 20 min | Short
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 ...See moreAfter 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. Written by Guy Bellinger See less
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Director
Inés Rabadán
Cinematographer
Philip van Volsem (as Philippe Van Volsem)
Production Designer
Sophie Dubuisson
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Updated Feb 28, 1999
Release date
Nov 1999 (United States)
Awards
5 wins & 1 nomination

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9 cast members
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André (as Arno Hintjens Hintjens) André (as Arno Hintjens Hintjens)   See fewer
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Turtle Sitting (1999)
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Turtle Sitting (1999)
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Sylviane Ramboux
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Turtle Sitting (1999)
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