Levan Akin
Passage
Lia, a retired teacher, has promised to find her long-lost niece, Tekla. Her search takes her to Istanbul where she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, and Tekla starts to feel closer than ever.
- Director: Levan Akin
- Main Cast: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli
- Screenplay: Levan Akin
Cinema Premiere: June 11, 2024
7 foreign reviews of Passage (2024)
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: Akin enjoys depicting a bustling metropolis in a film that has some familiar building blocks but makes something compelling and gripping out of it, without preaching.
- Stefan HedmarkSwedish: aftonbladet.se »
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8 / 10
Translated from swedish: A poetic and raw film with impressive acting.
- Caroline HainerSwedish: svt.se »
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Positive, no rating
Translated from swedish: Director Levan Akin consolidates his style and emerges as one of Sweden's most interesting filmmakers.
Swedish: gp.se »
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Positive, no rating
Translated from swedish: Director Levan Akin loosens the reins a bit and makes his most vibrant film to date.
Swedish: unt.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: The film "Passage" is fantastic - when it finds its home
- Emma EngströmSwedish: sverigesradio.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: An expressive and emotionally charged drama about flight and identity search in the bustling Istanbul.
- Eva af GeijerstamSwedish: dn.se »
1. Moviezine
Translated from swedish: "Passage" is a slow-paced film that never feels dull, an emotional film you can laugh at, and a message that feels unique in its simplicity.
- Jonathan Enochsson
Swedish: A masterclass in relationship films