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Kedi
Overwhelmed? Watch Istanbul's cats run the city for 79 minutes. Your nervous system will thank you.
Who it's for
Kedi works almost like a guided wind-down: slow street-level camera work follows Istanbul's cats at their own pace, and there are no villains or cliffhangers.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ceyda Torun's documentary follows the stray cats of Istanbul, which have lived in the city for centuries, some feral and others cared for by residents. The film focuses on seven cats and interviews the people who interact with them, some of whom describe feeling broken and finding that caring for the cats feels redemptive.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Cat fights and mild animal peril.
Age: Not rated · suggested all ages (subtitles)
And what is fear of need but need itself?Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”
