| Crossing | |
| Director: | Levan Akin |
| Producer: | Mathilde Dedye |
| Cinematography: | Lisabi Fridell |
| Distributor: | TriArt Film |
| Runtime: | 106 minutes |
| Gross: | $187,909[1] |
Crossing is a 2024 drama film written and directed 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 22 March 2024, by TriArt Film. It fetched the IFFI ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 55th International Film Festival of India.
A retired teacher promises to find her long-lost niece, with her search taking her to Istanbul, where she meets a lawyer fighting for trans rights.
In January 2023, it was announced Levan Akin had written and directed the film, with principal photography concluding in Istanbul.[2]
Crossing had its world premiere on 15 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, opening Panorama.[3] [4] Prior to, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film in North and Latin America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany.[5] It was released in Sweden on 22 March 2024, by TriArt Film.[6]
At Berlin, the film received the Jury Prize from the Teddy Award jury for LGBTQ-themed films.[7]
| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | 15 February 2024 | Teddy Award – Jury Prize | Levan Akin | |||
| Guadalajara International Film Festival | 15 June 2024 | Maguey Award – Special Jury Prize | Levan Akin | [8] | ||
| International Film Festival of India | 28 Nov 2024 | Levan Akin | [9] |