Crossing

The 20:10 performance on July 22 is introduced by SQIFF. 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 Türkiye. 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. As a reluctant and surprising friendship forms between Achi and Lia, the unexpected duo begin to discover that Tekla may not want to be found. With remarkably authentic performances from Mzia Arabuli and newcomers Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanli, Akin’s third film offers a vibrant and evocative portrait of the city of Istanbul. Humanistic and compassionate, this hopeful vision of forgiveness is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us. Georgian, Turkish and English with English subtitles ---------- Turkish Coffee Afternoon after Friday 19 July, 12.30 Screening Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm Location: CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD The first 50 people to arrive at the 12.30 screening on Friday 19 July will receive a ticket for a free Turkish coffee and piece of Turkish Delight at our Turkish Coffee Afternoon, which will be held straight after the film at CCA in the Courtyard. This space has step free access. Coffee will be provided by the independently owned Ottoman Coffeehouse and Roastery. One of the first specialty Turkish Coffeehouses in the UK, they provide high quality specialty coffee the way it has been prepared since 1554. ----------- YEAR OF CELEBRATION: 2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help! Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate via glasgowfilm.org/donate. Your contribution matters.Crossing showing at: July 30, 8:10 pm

Crossing

Location: Glasgow Film TheatreBox Office opens 30 minutes before first screening, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow,, G3 6RB9

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Mzia Arabuli

Lucas Kankava

Deniz Dumanlı

Levan Akın

Mathilde Dedye

Crossing"