Average Bufph Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Emmanuel Garijo, Tom Hudson, Baptiste Goy
2016
A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a big red turtle, which changes his life.
An utterly silent yet profoundly expressive narrative, The Red Turtle captivates with its minimalist approach to storytelling. The animation is a masterclass, each frame meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of isolation and the raw, elemental struggle for survival. The film's use of color and light to convey emotion is nothing short of poetic. It's a testament to the power of visual storytelling and a reminder that cinema, at its core, is a visual art form.
