Kedi
Seen it?2017 | 79 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A profile of Istanbul and its unique people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known, the Cat.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best First Documentary. Also nominated for 2 more Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ceyda Torun
- Bülent ÜstünSelf