I understand it as an urban documentary film with great depth and layers.
Why not call it an animal documentary? Because the cat is only the carrier of the film's telling process, just as the movie said, "When you stare at it, it is like staring into a mirror", various people in the film tell what they understand from different angles "Cat", in essence, what their descriptions reflect is their unique understanding of a city and a period of life, and this is precisely the essence of what this film wants to show.
All kinds of people understand a kind of creature according to their unique life experience, thus portraying all kinds of cat images. Their narratives have virtually created a three-dimensional Istanbul for us, the religious beliefs the city has accepted, the urban renewal process it has experienced, the food culture it has demonstrated, the traditional skills it has inherited, and the status of women it faces. The problem, the future full of unknowns that we welcome... A movie is so magical, starting from a small starting point - a cat, it can portray such a rich urban landscape.
The interpretation of the cat as a creature in the film is full of philosophical implications. It is the medium by which God tests human nature; it is the embodiment of the traditional charm of women; it is the teacher who can empower human beings to love; it is also the angel who helps human beings in suffering to achieve self-redemption.
When you find that the cat has been gently rubbing against your feet, it is life smiling at you. Even if you are used to being depressed, confused, and numb in your life, whenever you look at such a miraculous little creature, you can't help but sigh: It turns out that I am truly alive.
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