Thousands of street cats have lived in the city of Istanbul for centuries, roaming freely and unencumbered virtually anywhere. The locals take care of them - or maybe it’s the other way round, with the human characters highlighting the redemptive benefits of taking care of these homeless felines. Turkish-born filmmaker Ceyda Torun takes us on an intimate tour through Istanbul’s streets, alleys and enclaves from a cat’s-eye-view with inventive camerawork. Cat people, this one’s for you.

“A collective portrait that's as elegant as its light-footed subjects, it's guaranteed to soothe a weary mind, and just might lower blood pressure too.” – SHERI LINDEN, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER