Crossing movie storyline. Lia, a retired teacher, made a promise to find out what happened to her long lost niece Tekla. When Lia learns from Achi, a neighbour, that Tekla might be living in Turkey, they set off together to find her. In Istanbul they discover a beautiful city full of connections and possibilities – but looking for someone who never intended to be found is harder than they thought. Until they meet Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights. As Lia and Achi weave their way through the city’s backstreets, Tekla starts to feel closer than ever.
Crossing is a 2024 internationally co-produced drama film written, directed and co-edited by Levan Akin. It stars Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanlı. The film was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 15 February 2024. It was released in Sweden on March 22, 2024, by TriArt Film.
Crossing (2024)
Directed by: Levan Akin
Starring: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanlı
Screenplay by: Levan Akin
Production Design by: Roger Rosenberg
Cinematography by: Lisabi Fridell
Film Editing by: Levan Akin, Emma Lagrelius
Costume Design by: Linn Eklund
Art Direction by: Shota Bagalishvili, Meral Efe Yurtseven, Yunus Emre Yurtseven
Makeup Department: Esra Arslan, Teona Ghlonti, Suat Inalhan … hair, Esma Keskin
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: TriArt Film
Release Date: February 15, 2024 (Berlinale), March 22, 2024 (Sweden), July 19, 2024 (United States)
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