Through the eyes of three stray dogs wandering the streets of Istanbul, Stray explores what it means to live as a being without status or security. As they search for food and shelter, Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal embark on inconspicuous journeys through Turkish society that allow us an unvarnished portrait of human life —and their own canine culture. The disparate lives of Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal intersect when they each form intimate bonds with a group of young Syrians who share the streets with them. The film is a critical observation of human civilization through the unfamiliar gaze of dogs and a sensory voyage into new ways of seeing.
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This film will be preceded by Beyond the Frame, a short film directed by Emilia Hargreaves.
Set at the stunning and historic Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden on Ormond Street, Cinema in The City brings films to the Grade II listed building’s rooftop for the very first time. Enjoy a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to experience an entire weekend of critically-acclaimed film against the backdrop of the Liverpool's iconic architecture.
Cinema in the City at Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden runs from Fri 13 - Sun 15 and Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug with screenings each day and food and drink by locally renowned restaurant, Maray. For more Cinema in The City film listings, click here.
Entrance via Ormond Street. Doors from 18:00, films from 20:00. Arrive early for food, drink and pre film screenings.
Seating is unreserved. Each attendee will have their own individual seat. There will be no group tables or benches. Feel free to bring your own cushion and dress for the weather.
Language: Turkish (English Subtitles)
Cinema in the City is presented by FACT and supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
