Name: Crossing Istanbul
Duration: PT105 min.M
Cast: Lucas Kankava, Mzia Arabuli, Deniz Dumanli

Ontdek

We’re happy to announce a new edition of the Summer Film Festival at Springhaver. All summer long we give you a new chance to watch the must-see movies of the year. Rewatch your favorites or check out the ones you’ve missed for the first time on the big screen. All films shown during the Summer Film Festival are spoken in English or include English subtitles.

Crossing Istanbul is a heartwarming road movie about identity, acceptance, and unexpected friendships that transcend borders. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), the film had its world premiere at the Berlinale, where it was honored with the Teddy Jury Award.

Credits

Regie: Levan Akin
Cast: Lucas Kankava, Mzia Arabuli, Deniz Dumanli
Genre: Drama
Speelduur: 105 min.
Land: Sweden, Denemark, France, Turkey, Georgia
Taal: Georgian, Turkish
Ondertiteling: English

Omschrijving

Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, is determined to find her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla. When her twenty-year-old neighbor tells her that Tekla has gone to Turkey, she sets off for Istanbul — bringing the brash young Achi along for the journey. In the vibrant city, they form new connections and discover a world full of possibilities. But how do you find someone who may not want to be found? Their path crosses with Evrim, a lawyer advocating for trans rights, and it seems their search gains new direction. As Lia and Achi navigate the winding streets of Istanbul, Tekla starts to feel closer than ever.

★★★★☆