Must-watch movies for cat lovers

Cats are among the most beloved characters not only in our homes and streets but also on the silver screen. With the deep bonds they form with humans and their unique characteristics, they often take center stage in many films. Here are some fun and heartwarming cat movies.

FLOW

Latvia's 2024 Oscar entry is an animated film by director Gints Zilbalodis. The team, led by a cat as the main protagonist, includes a dog, a lemur, a secretary bird, and a capybara. The journey of these animals, who are trying to survive in a world submerged in water after losing their homes, stands out not with the witty dialogue and frantic movements typical of family films, but with the animals' natural behaviors and forms of communication.

KEDI

Directed by Ceyda Torun, this Turkish documentary tells the story of the city and its people through the eyes of cats living in Istanbul named Sarı, Duman, Bengü, Aslan Parçası, Gamsız, Psikopat, and Deniz. The documentary offers a delightful and visually magnificent viewing experience.

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS

Set in 1960s New York, the film tells the story of a young musician struggling to survive. Llewyn Davis fights to make a name for himself in the folk music scene. His biggest dream is to have his music heard by manager Bud Grossman. In the film, which the Coen Brothers shot with inspiration from Dave Van Ronk, the character of "Ulysses the cat" draws attention with its symbolism. In fact, Joel Coen opens a mysterious and humorous door regarding the film by saying, "The movie didn't have a plot, so we added the cat."

KEANU

Keanu is the first feature film starring the famous comedy duo Key & Peele. In this film, the lives of two friends change with a kitten. The duo names the cat they find Keanu, and after a while, the cat falls into the hands of a drug gang. These two friends will do everything in their power to get the cat back.