Crossing + Panel

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.

My Genderation and Brighton International Film Festival co-founder Fox Fisher will be hosting a panel after the screening, with some very special guests.

“I’m delighted to be teaming up with MUBI to make our 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival even more special. Crossing really touched me and I know it will appeal to the trans community and a much wider audience.”