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A moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations

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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.

7:30 PM Seating Opens
8:30 PM Film Begins
10:20 PM Q&A

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Director

Levan Akin

Showtimes

In-Person


12:00 AM - Meatpacking District/Gansevoort Plaza

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