Taşkafa, Stories of the Street
Oct 15, 2013 · 1h 6m
Director
Andrea Luka ZimmermanOverview
Taşkafa is a real dog and also a legend on the streets of Istanbul. John Berger begins Taşkafa’s story, reading from his novel, King, the story of the disappearance of a community told from a dog’s perspective. The area’s ordinary people – taxi drivers, shopkeepers, street traders – care deeply about the welfare of the city’s street dogs and they tell us stories about Taşkafa and their other canine neighbours. The animals are a symbol of community living, where people (and dogs) look out for each other, but this is a community in transition; one from which dogs are starting to be expelled. Eccentric, amusing and very warm, the film is a powerful indictment of the impact of global politics and the economic appropriation of public space but, even more, it is a tribute to both the spirit of resistance and to city life that can accommodate people and dogs together.
Cast of Taşkafa, Stories of the Street
Crew of Taşkafa, Stories of the Street
About Taşkafa, Stories of the Street
What is Taşkafa, Stories of the Street about?
Taşkafa is a real dog and also a legend on the streets of Istanbul. John Berger begins Taşkafa’s story, reading from his novel, King, the story of the disappearance of a community told from a dog’s perspective. The area’s ordinary people – taxi drivers, shopkeepers, street traders – care deeply about the welfare of the city’s street dogs and they tell us stories about Taşkafa and their other…
When was Taşkafa, Stories of the Street released?
Taşkafa, Stories of the Street was released on October 15, 2013.
How long is Taşkafa, Stories of the Street?
Taşkafa, Stories of the Street runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
Who directed Taşkafa, Stories of the Street?
Taşkafa, Stories of the Street was directed by Andrea Luka Zimmerman.
Who is in the cast of Taşkafa, Stories of the Street?
The cast of Taşkafa, Stories of the Street includes John Berger (Narrator).