Kedi (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Unless street cats have formed a secret woke committee, "Kedi" is about as non-woke as you can get, pure, authentic, and refreshingly free of ideological baggage.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Kedi" is a documentary about the street cats of Istanbul. There is no forced representation or focus on human identity themes; the film centers on the authentic stories of cats and their relationships with the local people. No narrative seems sacrificed for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film shows a slice of Istanbul culture, including family, religion, and community dynamics, with a sense of respect and affection. There’s no subversion of traditional roles, it's just people caring for animals in their city.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

No ideological messaging or one-note worldview is present. The humans interviewed come from diverse backgrounds, sharing only a love for cats. No group is caricatured or villainized, and the focus remains firmly on the cats.

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