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TV tonight: Tommy Fury reflects on the worst year of his life

Battles in and outside the ring with the Love Island boxer. Plus: tensions – and hairbuns – rise in Katherine Kelly’s drug-smuggling drama

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

‘I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2024

From the mullets in Love Lies Bleeding and the bonkers body horror of The Substance to the tender humanism of Crossing, there was something for all tastes in 2024. Our readers share their highlights

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

Crossing review – terrific Istanbul-set culture-clash drama

A stern Georgian ex-teacher on a mission to make amends with her trans niece learns a thing or two in Levan Akin’s rich, rewarding ensemble film

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

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Crossing review – search for estranged trans niece becomes emotional Istanbul journey

A trio of excellent performances drives this intelligent film from Levan Akin, in which a Georgian woman and her young sidekick head to the big city

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

‘I saw In Bed with Madonna 50 times. I’d never seen guys kissing before’: Levan Akin on formative films, trans rights and usurping his heroes

The Swedish director’s fearless and hopeful takes on LGBTQ+ narratives have made him one of the most exciting gay directors working today. His new film, a border-hopping trans drama about generational tolerance, further cements his ascent

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Georgian-Swedish director Levan Akin wows audiences with touching drama

Levan Akin's newest film Crossing explores intergenerational relationships and cultural dynamics on a journey from Georgia to Turkey.

Totem Films seals sales for

Totem Films announced successful sales for their Berlinale premieres My Favourite Cake and Crossing, with multi-territory deals and ongoing discussions. Th...

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