Kedi
Ceyda Torun, 79 minutes,
Documentary, In Turkish with Arabic or English subtitles, Turkey,
2016
Hundreds of thousands of
stray cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of
years, cats have wandered in and out of people’s lives, becoming an
essential part of the communities that make the city so rich.
Claiming no owners, these animals live between two worlds, neither
wild nor tamed and they bring joy and purpose to those who choose to
adopt them. In Istanbul, cats are like mirrors for the people,
allowing them to reflect on their lives in different ways.
The film’s World Premiere
was at Istanbul Independent Film Festival 2016. It was screened in
35 film festivals and has won several awards including: Best
Documentary at The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Films, Best
Documentary at Atlanta Film Critics Circle, Best Documentary Film at
North Carolina Film Critics Association, Jury Award at Sidewalk Film
Festival and Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary Award
and Best First Documentary Award at Critics' Choice Documentary
Awards.
Film Trailer |