Catstanbul

Catstanbul

Catstanbul

December 20, 2025 | 9 min

We take a closer look at Istanbul’s cats, their history, and their place in civilization during a short tour of the Cihangir neighborhood with Gündüz Vassaf, the author of The Cat in Istanbul.

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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Gündüz Vassaf

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