Crossing is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Levan Akin. It stars Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanlı.
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| Directed by | Levan Akin |
| Written by | Levan Akin |
| Produced by | Mathilde Dedye |
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| Cinematography | Lisabi Fridell |
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| Distributed by | TriArt Film |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
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| Box office | $187,909[1] |
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
editA 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
edit- Mzia Arabuli
- Lucas Kankava
- Deniz Dumanlı
Production
editIn January 2023, it was announced Levan Akin had written and directed the film, with principal photography concluding in Istanbul.[2]
Release
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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]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 44 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.1/10. The website's consensus reads: "A tender odyssey with Mzia Arabuli's wonderful performance as the audience's guide, Crossing marks another humanist triumph for writer-director Levan Akin."[8] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 83 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[9]
Accolades
edit| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 15 February 2024 | Teddy Award – Jury Prize | Levan Akin | Won | [7] |
| Guadalajara International Film Festival | 15 June 2024 | Maguey Award – Special Jury Prize | Crossing | Won | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Crossing". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (25 January 2023). "Totem Films Boards New Project From 'And Then We Danced' Director Levan Akin (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (17 January 2024). "Berlinale Unveils Full Panorama, Forum & Generation Line-Ups With New Films By Nathan Silver, Levan Akin, André Téchiné & Bruce LaBruce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Crossing". Berlinale. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (18 January 2024). "Mubi Takes Levan Akin's 'Crossing' Ahead of Berlin Premiere (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Levan Akin's Crossing opens Berlin Film Festival's Panorama Section". Swedish Film Institute. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b Scott Roxborough, "Berlin: Indie Juries Pick ‘Sex’, ‘Dying’ and ‘Cake’". The Hollywood Reporter, 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Crossing". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Crossing". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Esparza, Kike (June 15, 2024). "Conoce la lista de ganadores del FICG 39". Informador. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
