Crossing + Director Q&A15

Directed by Levan Akin | Georgia/Turkey | 2024 | 1h 45m | Georgian & Turkish w/ English subtitles | Starring Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli

Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, discovers that her long-lost transgender niece has absconded to Turkey. Determined to reunite with her after a period of estrangement, Lia goes on a journey to Istanbul accompanied by her unpredictable neighbour. Together, they delve into the city’s hidden treasures and secrets. Acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced) presents his third feature, a poignant depiction of the enduring connections that defy borders and span generations. One-off screening followed by a Q&A with film director, Levan Akin.

Reviews

‘Dumanli, making her screen feature debut here, is a pure joy to watch, enveloping the movie in a sense of warm coziness and safety as, just being in her presence, you feel like everything will somehow work out.’
★★★★
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire

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