Kedi review: Charming documentary about the haughty felines of Istanbul
IF you are of a more intellectual bent then Kedi has plenty of philiopsophy: “Dogs think people are God, but cats don’t,” says a weathered fisherman. “Cats know that people act as middlemen to God’s will.
Kedi is a charming documentary about the haughty felines of Istanbul
KEDI (U, 79 mins)
Director: Ceyda Torun
They’re not ungrateful, they just know better.”
This is just one of the spiritual insights in this charming documentary about the haughty felines of Istanbul.
As film-maker Ceyda Torun reveals, moggies have been wandering the city’s streets for centuries.
They don’t belong to anyone but if they find a worthy human they will accept food, a bed and even a cuddle.
Moggies have been wandering the city’s streets for centuries
This subtitled film, a surprise hit when it was released in America, doesn’t overdo the interviews with smitten humans.
Cameras also follow the city’s furry citizens to reveal their haunts, foibles and the occasional stash of adorable kittens.
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Each one has at name, a distinctive personality and a few secrets to uncover.
This beautifully shot film will be catnip to fans of felines.