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Deep Dive: Kedi (2017)

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Kedi
Kedi is a documentary centered on the stray cats of Istanbul, Turkey. Directed by Ceyda Torun, the film features seven specific cats named Sarı, Duman, Bengü, Aslan Parçası, Gamsız, Psikopat, and Deniz. It captures their interactions with the city's residents, showcasing a unique relationship that has developed over centuries. The filmmakers worked closely with local people to gain access to the cats and filmed them using a specially constructed rig to achieve a cat's-eye view. The film premiered at the !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival on February 21, 2016, and had a North American release on February 10, 2017. It received critical acclaim, grossing over $5 million and earning a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The cinematography includes both ground-level shots and aerial views of Istanbul, providing a rich visual context for the lives of these street cats and their human companions.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Istanbul's unique street cats and their human caretakers.
  • •Follow the lives of seven distinct cats in the city.
  • •See stunning aerial shots of Istanbul's streets and waterways.

Did You Know

•Kedi grossed over $5 million at the box office.
•The film premiered on February 21, 2016, at the !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival.
•It features seven cats named Sarı, Duman, Bengü, Aslan Parçası, Gamsız, Psikopat, and Deniz.
•Kedi holds a 98% approval rating based on 128 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Perfect For

Cat loversIstanbul enthusiastsDocumentary fans