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Turf (2013)
Director: Fabien Onteniente
Cast: Alain Chabat, Édouard Baer, Philippe Duquesne, Lucien Jean-Baptiste
4.3Runtime102 min
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This is the story of four French friends: the Greek (an osteopath), Fifi (who lives with his mother), Fortuné (a West Indian) and Freddy (a gambler). They meet up regularly at a Parisian bookmakers’, their favourite haunt. Tired of frittering away the little spare cash they have, they agree to give up gambling. But no sooner have they taken this pledge than Fate intervenes, in the guise of the turf king, Monsieur Paul. The latter persuades the four friends to buy a champion racehorse, not knowing that it is in fact an old nag…
Critical Reception & Ratings
Turf (2013) received mixed reviews, with a low 4.3/10 rating on IMDb. The film, a French comedy directed by Fabien Onteniente, follows a group of friends who decide to give up gambling but end up purchasing an old racehorse. While the film may not have resonated strongly with critics or general audiences, it provides a lighthearted take on the pursuit of financial gain and the unpredictability of fate.
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Turf (2013) directed by Fabien Onteniente is a delightful French comedy that blends the lighthearted exploits of a group of friends with the high-stakes world of horse racing. With a talented ensemble cast including Alain Chabat and Édouard Baer, the film offers a charming and humorous look at the bonds of friendship and the unpredictability of fate.
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Sod is the upper layer of turf that is harvested for transplanting. Turf consists of a variable thickness of a soil medium that supports a community of turfgrasses. Sod is typically made with grasses that spread laterally through the soil and form a dense mat. In British and Australian English, sod is more commonly known as turf and the term "sod" is mainly used in agriculture.
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