Turtle: The Incredible Story
After the success of March of the Penguins (LFF 2005) and Arctic Tale, it’s the small, loggerhead turtle that achieves big screen exposure in this charming documentary.
Charting its long journey as it migrates from the Sargasso Sea to the North Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf Stream, this fascinating creature is at risk from the outset, whether it be from the crabs who try to pick-off the vulnerable newborns, the predatory birds and sea creatures who fancy a tasty treat or the indiscriminating fishing techniques of the human world.
This heartfelt, labour of love from film-maker Nick Stringer is at its best when showing off the beauty of the underwater landscape in a variety of different locations and seasons as we join the turtle and celebrate the epic journey that has been undertaken against all odds.
With Miranda Richardson