Austrian Premiere
Documentary

Turtle Walker

Directed by Taira Malaney
India
2024
Hindi, English + English Subtitles
75 min

"Turtle Walker" traces Satish Bhaskar’s 20-year quest to map and protect India’s endangered sea turtles.

In the late 1970s, sea turtles in India faced severe threats from poaching and unregulated fishing, despite full legal protection. Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic 20-year journey along India’s coastlines to map their nesting sites. “Turtle Walker” follows his solitary expeditions and enduring passion to protect these creatures. After the 2004 tsunami, Bhaskar faced a haunting question: What happens to the turtles when their beaches vanish?
For everyone who loves turtles or seeks hope in ocean stories.

Sun 12, 17:15
Turtle Session