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1. www.bfi.org.uk › sight-and-sound › reviewsCrossing review: an emotionally rich journey | Sight and Sound

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Crossing is the emotionally rich, deeply humane and politically resonant fourth feature of Swedish-Georgian director Levan Akin, whose And Then We Danced (2019), Sweden’s Oscar entry, faced a harsh conservative backlash in Georgia because of its storyline of romance between two men in a traditional dance ensemble.

2. thequeerreview.com › 2020/02/08 › exclusiveExclusive Interview: And Then We Danced filmmaker Levan Akin

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   Feb 8, 2020 · The Queer Review’s editor James Kleinmann spoke with filmmaker Levan Akin this morning in New York about his inspiration for making the film, the challenges of shooting a movie with a lead gay character in Georgia, its controversial opening there and gaining a new perspective on the country.

3. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-reviews'Crossing' Review: Levan Akin's Tender Affirmation of Trans ...

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   Feb 15, 2024 · Levan Akin's 'Crossing' follows a retired Georgian schoolteacher's search for her trans niece, taking her from the Black Sea coast to Istanbul.

4. www.rogerebert.com › interviews › levan-akinLevan Akin on Making Films His Way, the Queer Art That Shaped ...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Interested in exploring sexuality—especially when it comes in conflict with close-minded cultures—Akin faced controversy with his previous film, 2019’s “And Then We Danced,” which was about homophobia in a Georgian dance troupe in which two male dancers fall in love.

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   Crossing, dir. Levan Akin, Sweden, Turkey 2024, 106 min. 15. 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.

6. www.bfi.org.uk › sight-and-sound › interviewsDirector Levan Akin on Crossing | Sight and Sound - BFI

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Swedish-Georgian director Levan Akin’s sensitive trans drama Crossing takes viewers on an emotional journey though Istanbul’s LGBTQ+ scene. Here he explains why the film is a natural companion piece to his last feature, And Then We Danced, which confronted homophobic attitudes in Georgia.

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   What is the theme of crossing by Levan Akin?

   • But Crossing uses delicate brushstrokes to depict the city also as a place where transformative encounters can bring change and greater self-knowledge. Levan Akin's 'Crossing' follows a retired Georgian schoolteacher's search for her trans niece, taking her from the Black Sea coast to Istanbul.

   'Crossing' Review: Levan Akin's Tender Affirmation of Trans Solidarity

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   Who is Levan Akin?

   • Following its world premiere at Cannes in 2019 writer/director Levan Akin’s gay coming of age drama And Then We Danced went on to enjoy a hugely successful international festival run, including showings at last month’s Sundance, picking up awards in cities such as Chicago, New York and Montréal.

   Exclusive Interview: And Then We Danced filmmaker Levan Akin

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   What is akin about?

   • Akin offers a moving portrayal of the bonds that can form between people who, on the surface at least, have little in common. In the rooming houses of Istanbul’s red-light district, where women shout down from the windows and camaraderie unites them through the walls, the director explores alternative means of belonging.

   Crossing review: an emotionally rich journey | Sight and Sound - BFI

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   Where is akin from 'crossing' from?

   • He was born in Sweden of Georgian ancestry while his parents were born in Turkey. The Bottom Line Eloquent and affecting. Following its premiere as the opening film in Berlin’s Panorama section, Crossing is being released in key territories by Mubi and should further elevate Akin’s reputation, particularly with queer audiences.

   'Crossing' Review: Levan Akin's Tender Affirmation of Trans Solidarity

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8. www.theskinny.co.uk › film › new-releasesCrossing review: a deeply human road trip from Levan Akin ...

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Film title: Crossing. Director: Levan Akin. Starring: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli, Nino Karchava. Release date: 19 Jul. Certificate: 15. Crossing, from And Then We Danced director Levan Akin, confronts the deeply human way we fail the ones we love.