Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: CROSSING & SHAYDA

REVIEW ROUND-UP: CROSSING & SHAYDA

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 19th July 2024, include Crossing and Shayda. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

CROSSING

Crossing is a thoroughly intelligent, emotionally engaging and robustly performed movie from Levan Akin.” – 4 stars The Guardian (UK) 

“Impressively novelistic in scope, looking under unseen corners and pockets of Istanbul to celebrate its cast-asides or hideaways.” – B+ Indiewire 

“A sublime chronicle of life in Istanbul, a compelling odd-couple road trip, and a series of intriguing intersections.” – 4.5 stars The Irish Times

SHAYDA

“A quiet, thoughtful feature, it handles such difficult themes with delicacy and confidence, and our mum and child leads are terrific together.” 4 stars – The Irish Independent 

“It’s a harrowing and powerful film that navigates the intricate terrain of going against tradition and longing for freedom.” – 3:4:4 Little White Lies


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