There is probably hardly anything left for which a day of commemoration and/or action has not been established. Here is an animal star that deserves this honor without reservation: the cat, which is celebrated on August 8 of each year and moved to the center of general attention. There are plenty of funny cat videos, and this is not the place for tips on responsible, species-appropriate cat care. Instead, our small collection brings together films in which a cat becomes a prominent character in various ways: as a night and moon animal, as a messenger of bad luck, or as a symbol of freedom of will and thought.