Feature Film Program
Crossing
Lia, a retired teacher living in Georgia, made a promise to find her long lost niece Tekla. The search takes her to Istanbul, a beautiful city that seems full of connections and possibilities. There she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, and Tekla starts to feel closer than ever…
Wed Jul 17 7:30 PM
The Film
Crossing
Levan Akin | Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia | 106
From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin’s third feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us. Courtesy of MUBI.
Event Details
7:30 PM
Doors Open
8:30 PM
Film Begins, introduced by writer-director Levan Akin
10:45 PM
Afterparty, sponsored by Ketel One Family Made Vodka
Venue
DCTV
87 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
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