Stray

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john s @hipCRANK Sep 8, 2022 GOOD BOY Just what everyone is missing from their life: more doggie videos. Shot from a wonderful ground level pooch point of view, "Stray" follows a wayward pack on the streets of Istanbul as they play, scrap, mooch, befriend, sleep, and just plain struggle to survive. Without context or history, this movie just is. And it is intoxicating. Aligning themselves with another bunch of outcasts - homeless refuge orphans - the canines offer a different take on the man's best friend cliche, one that finds common bond in flight, survival and squatting. In what is a desperate, dangerous, harsh and bleak existence, the pack finds not only solace, but also camaraderie and slivers of unexpected joy. Accentuated by dreamy cello accompaniment, there's a wonderful wordless poetic vibe permeating throughout, creating an enticing, sometimes hypnotic viewing experience. Often the focus of exotic wildlife films, "Stray" proves the gymnastic dance of mammal movement also exists on unforgiving city streets. Includes a grand howl to prayer finale so you know you wanna like and subscribe. - hipCRANK See more John G @JohnGalvin Jul 24, 2022 I guess if you like dogs walking around this is the movie for you. See more Jun 9, 2022 Raw, unfiltered and beautifully directed, this movie shows life from the PoV of strays and does so without feeling forced. Really liked this one! See more Agnes F @rendbezsolika Apr 20, 2022 Storytelling is incoherent and sloppy. Lo tov. See more wayne m @Wayne93 Dec 10, 2021 Stray is a beautifully captured portrait of life for stray dogs living on the streets of Istanbul. Captured over a two year period the camera casually and effectively follows dogs as they go about their lives. The main focus is on Zeytin, a large and amiable dog who finds company with humans and other dogs whilst trying to find shelter and food. His life intersects with Syrian refugees who have their struggles. I didn't realise there were so many stray dogs in some countries, it's a different way of life. There used to be a 'kill order' but thankfully not anymore. Dogs are wonderful creatures and I spent most of this fine film just worried for their safety. See more nefasto r @Nefasto Oct 12, 2021 An immersive and powerful view. And that is because the point of view is the one of the invisibles. Human and dogs alike. See more Read all reviews

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