Ceyda Torun

Celebrated for her deeply personal and evocative storytelling, Ceyda Torun is a significant figure in the world of documentary filmmaking. Born in 1981 in Istanbul, Turkey, Torun has been active in the film industry since the early 2000s primarily in the documentary genre, with her most famous film being "Kedi" (2016), a critically acclaimed documentary about the street cats of Istanbul. Although she hasn't garnered any major film festival awards, her unique authorial style – marked by a deep sense of empathy and a keen eye for detail – has drawn widespread praise and recognition. Ceyda Torun, with her love for storytelling, has an inherent ability to make the ordinary seem extraordinary, drawing the audience into the heart of her films.