Levan Akin’s third feature is a touching portrayal of the connections between us that transcend borders and generations.

Lia, an irascible retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbour, Achi, that her transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable and perennially hungry Achi, where, making an unlikely partnership, they explore the hidden depths of the city.

Premiering in the Panorama strand at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, Crossing is an engrossing mystery that's as captivating as it is compassionate.

This film was curated by the UK Subtitling Audience Network in collaboration with the HPPH. It will be followed by a discussion chaired by Sara Ramos Pinto. Guests TBC.