Note: I am not a cat slave, nor a dog slave! Writing these is just not willing to let such beauty become a passer-by!
Istanbul, which spans Europe and Asia, is Turkey's largest city and tourist destination! This city has both the romance of Greece and the simplicity of the East. The beauty is fascinating!
As the capital of three ancient empires: Rome, Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire! During the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan began to build sewers in the capital Istanbul. Although it was convenient for people's lives, it later caused a rodent infestation. At that time, in order to combat rodent infestation, every household began to raise cats. Although the empire is no longer here, these The descendants of cats still live here, and they are more like the owners of this historic city than the residents!
In Istanbul, the former capital of Turkey, cats are everywhere in the streets, from cafes to the Sophia Cathedral, a tourist resort. Sitting or lying down, shaking your ears, licking your eyes, licking your claws and brushing your hair, chasing and playing! In the corner is the cat food jar that will never be empty, and the one that says "This is a cup for cats and dogs, if you don't want to suffer from water in your next life, then don't touch these cups!" posted on the wall stickers on! All reflect: Turks play cats every day!
Cats of Istanbul! It is the only documentary about animals after BBC - Earth Pulse that makes me addicted to it! If the pulsation of the earth brings me awe of nature and respect for life! Then the cats in Istanbul bring me the pure warmth between people, people and cats, people and cities! In Istanbul, cats are not just cats, they are part of the city's culture and soul!
At the beginning of the film, the director directly expressed her point of view: even if it is taken care of by many people, for cat stars, the species of master does not exist, does not exist!
Director Ceyda Torun grew up in Istanbul and is a veritable cat slave! On the official website, she wrote: There were 21 cats who spent a good childhood with her. If there were no cats, she would probably be lonely to death, and she would not be who she is today! This documentary is her "return of love"
Below is a brief introduction to a few that impressed me a lot!
The first to appear is the flower-armed Sari, who is called "Sister Sharp" by all corners of the world! Sister Sharp is just a rebellious cat!
In addition to sleeping and begging for caress, its daily favorite is to look at people until the other party is defeated! It may be because of the tattoo, so it will feel inexplicably satisfied!
In addition to being stubborn and arrogant, the current Sister Sharp is also an excellent hunter!
It's all about finding food, sometimes at the corner coffee shop!
Or act like a spoiled brat to a well-meaning shopkeeper, and rummage through garbage bags when hungry!
When it comes home with takeout, just "meow meow", passers-by next to it will help it open the door!
It does these things not because it is fun, but because of its nature. Not long ago, Sister Sharp was successfully promoted to the mother of four children, and there was a litter of cubs waiting to be fed!
Sister Sharp's growth experience from sleepiness to going out of the street, from a meow girl to a meow mother, made the fashion boss next door shout: "Sucking cats is a good way to eliminate negative energy!"
People's love for animals is special. People who don't love animals don't know how to love people!
In Istanbul, there are still many people who have been cured because of cats,
For example, Uncle Fisherman, he and his "ugly" Bangu have been together for eight or nine years! When he mentioned Bangu's radiant expression! Everyone can see that the uncle loves cats like his life!
Bangu is a stubborn, coquettish cat with a glass heart! On weekdays, if you disagree with each other, you ask for a touch and a hug! Every time it was touched, it squinted its eyes comfortably, and then twitched and made a "snoring" pleasurable sound to Max!
At the same time if you are nice to other cats, it will get jealous and go crazy!
In the course of this coming and going, the uncle has long regarded it as family! As the uncle said: "In his eyes, it is a child. If he does not see it when he wakes up one day, it will be anxious and will look for it!"
For the residents of Istanbul, cats can feel the presence of God. Cats know that humans act as intermediaries and act according to God's will. This does not mean that cats are ungrateful, they just know more! That's why cats are so free here! Because they protect human beings!
For example, whether you like it or not, there will be a lot of mice on the beach! But humans can't give mice room to live!
At this time, Aslan, the "Miaojie Interpol", is on the line! It's the cat hero of this piece!
Aslan, who is not at work, spends most of his time staring at Xiaoyuer, except for being paralyzed! Inner OS: "Slaves, don't come to serve Ben Daxian!"
Aslan is not the master of free food, when he is on duty, he is quite agile!
Of course, occasionally I will be stupid and be molested by mice! But it loves the job, and in its view it is also its calling!
Istanbul cats are born with a free soul, they know who likes cats and who doesn't! They spread the positive energy and take away the negative energy from you!
The girl with dreadlocks said: As long as you pet the cat, you will have a special sense of security!
Private boat owner thinks he has an amazing relationship with cats! When he had nothing, the cat guided him to 120 lire that changed his life
Others said: Meow star taught him a truth, no matter how much he loves, one day the other party will cease to exist!
Like people, they have their own personalities. If you look closely, you will find that people and cats are no different. Cats have the same qualities as people!
For example: Psikopat, who has a strong personality and is known as "My cat sister in society, talk less and be wild!"
Sister Meow is a severe mental patient in the community! The dog is afraid of it when it starts to go crazy!
She can be said to be the iconic embodiment of modern elite women who "can go to the hall, go to the kitchen! tear up the mistress, and fight the gangster!"
In order to reflect her family status, her husband Meow would be driven away at every turn when he was eating, and only after Sister Meow left, would her husband dare to eat it!
If a goblin appears around, threaten its family! Sister Meow will put on a midnight family ethics drama of "hand-ripped mistress" in minutes!
Sister Meow is a noble cat who only pursues the quality of life. She only does what she wants to do! Possessing a combative soul and an uncompromising spirit in life are the qualities that human beings should have!
Cats are content with themselves and reveal their individuality, but humans are always insatiable and we always want more!
God is almighty, Istanbul and its cats are God's gift to the world!
80 minutes feels a bit too long for a documentary, but the film is as soft and warm as a cat!
With love in your heart, you can tolerate people! Life is beautiful, as long as you know how to enjoy life, as long as you open your heart, you can love bravely!
When you look at the world from the perspective of love, everything around you will be beautiful. If you can enjoy it to the fullest, this world with cats, birds, and flowers can only be said that you have got the whole world!
If there is an afterlife, be a cat, a cat in Istanbul!
Ps: Here are a few beautiful photos of the little ones!
Sharp sister
Meow Detective: Aslan
Sister Meow
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