Crossing (2024 film)

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 22 March 2024, by TriArt Film.

Premise
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.

Cast

 * Mzia Arabuli
 * Lucas Kankava
 * Deniz Dumanlı

Production
In January 2023, it was announced Levan Akin had written and directed the film, with principal photography concluding in Istanbul.

Release
Crossing had its world premiere on 15 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, opening Panorama. Prior to, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film in North and Latin America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. It was released in Sweden on 22 March 2024, by TriArt Film.

At Berlin, the film received the Jury Prize from the Teddy Award jury for LGBTQ-themed films.