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. Zeytin, fiercely independent, embarks on solitary adventures through the city at night; Nazar, nurturing and protective, easily befriends the humans around her; while Kartal, a shy puppy living on the outskirts of a construction site, finds refuge with the security guards who care for her. 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. Whether they lead us into bustling streets or decrepit ruins, the gaze of these strays act as windows into the overlooked corners of society: women in loveless marriages, protesters without arms, refugees without sanctuary. The film is a critical observation of human civilization through the unfamiliar gaze of dogs and a sensory voyage into new ways of seeing.&nbsp; “[A]&nbsp;virtuosic&nbsp;feature documentary debut. The ultimate love letter to dogs.”Tomris Laffly,&nbsp;Variety&nbsp;“A howling success.&nbsp;STRAY shines a piercing light on what it means to be an outcast in a teeming metropolis.”Sheri Linden,&nbsp;The Hollywood Reporter&nbsp;**WINNER**Best International Feature Documentary - Hot Docs&nbsp;*NOMINATED*Truer Than Fiction Award - Film Independent Spirit AwardsBest First Documentary Feature - Critics Choice Documentary AwardsDebut Feature Film &amp; Cinematography - Cinema Eye Honors

STRAY

In STRAY, a trio of canine outcasts roam the streets of Istanbul. Through their eyes and ears, we are shown an intimate portrait of the life of a city and its people.

A pre-recorded conversation between Elizabeth Lo Director and Joanne Yohannan from North Shore Animal League, moderated by film critic Tomris Laffly

STRAY Q&A w/ Director Elizabeth Lo and Joanne Yohannan from North Shore Animal League, moderated by film critic Tomris Laffly

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STRAY & STRAY Q&A w/ Director Elizabeth Lo 

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