In the presence of director Levan Akin
OmU, Mongay
As part of Mongay, Levan Akin will be presenting his new film in person at Babylon Kreuzberg on July 8th. CROSSING – IN SEARCH OF TEKLA is a moving and tender story about identity, acceptance and an unlikely bond that transcends borders and generations. It won the Teddy Jury Award at the 2024 Berlinale.
Content
Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor Achi that her long-lost transgender niece Tekla has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels with the carefree Achi to Istanbul, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.