• Kedi (2017)

    Hundreds of thousands of cats have roamed the metropolis of Istanbul freely for thousands of years, wandering in and out of people's lives, impacting them in ways only an animal who lives between the worlds of the wild and the tamed can. Cats and their kittens bring joy and purpose to those they choose, giving people an opportunity to reflect on life and their place in it. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to ourselves.

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Kedi
78
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Release Date: February 10th, 2017

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 20 min

Plot Summary

Hundreds of thousands of cats have roamed the metropolis of Istanbul freely for thousands of years, wandering in and out of people's lives, impacting them in ways only an animal who lives between the worlds of the wild and the tamed can. Cats and their kittens bring joy and purpose to those they choose, giving people an opportunity to reflect on life and their place in it. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to ourselves.

Director: Ceyda Torun

Genres: Documentary

Production Co: Termite Films

Keywords: Cool , Fascinating , Quest , Charming , 2010s , Car ,

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 80
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    An enchanting documentary by Ceyda Torun, operates on three levels, and we’re not speaking metaphorically here. show more

  • 80
    Sheri LindenThe Hollywood Reporter

    Kedi eloquently taps into the mutual attraction between the cats and their people, as well as the animals’ complexity and resilience. show more

  • 100
    Sheila O'MalleyRogerEbert.com

    I am a cat owner, I admit, but even I was surprised at the power of Kedi. Where did all that emotion come from? It's because what Torun really captures in her unexpectedly powerful film is kindness in its purest form. show more

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