Crossing
North American Premiere

Crossing

Spotlight Narrative
Feature | Sweden, Denmark, Georgia, Turkey, France | 105 MINUTES | English, Georgian, Turkish | English subtitles
Drama, LGBTQIA+

For Lia, a world-weary former schoolteacher, the intersection of promises and real life events has put her squarely in a precarious position: she’s made a pact to fulfill her recently deceased sister’s last wish — to find her long lost daughter Tekla. Together with Tekla’s former neighbor, an out-of-luck young man called Achi, they navigate Istanbul together in search of her niece. But she soon meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, and becomes embraced by the local trans community.

Packing a punch from beginning to end, director Levan Akin pieces together a compelling narrative of self-discovery and desired reconciliation among family that endears as much as it excites. Through stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack, Levan brings the vibrant culture of Istanbul to life, showcasing the city's complex mix of darkness and beauty.––Casey Baron


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Levan Akin
Director
Levan Akin
Producer
Mathilde Dedye
Screenwriter
Levan Akin
Cinematographer
Lisabi Fridell
Editor
Emma Lagrelius, Levan Akin
US Distributor
MUBI
Cast
Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli

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MUBI
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International Sales Contact
Bérénice Vincent
Totem Films
Paris, 75011
Phone: 767764622
berenice@totem-films.com
Print Source
Malkah Manouel
MUBI
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 516 406 2132
mmanouel@mubi.com
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