The Crossing


1h 31m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Since Babak left Afghanistan twenty years ago, he has lived a quiet life in Europe as a railway track cleaner. Just when he is about to retire from his job he meets Sarban, a new guest at the kitchen he frequents. They get to know each other at meal times and, bit by bit, a terrible secret unfolds

Film Details

Also Known As
Crossing
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Arte; Isabella Films; Tatfilm Gmbh; Zentropa Entertainment; Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (Zdf)
Location
Brussels, Belgium

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

Since Babak left Afghanistan twenty years ago, he has lived a quiet life in Europe as a railway track cleaner. Just when he is about to retire from his job he meets Sarban, a new guest at the kitchen he frequents. They get to know each other at meal times and, bit by bit, a terrible secret unfolds.

Film Details

Also Known As
Crossing
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Arte; Isabella Films; Tatfilm Gmbh; Zentropa Entertainment; Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (Zdf)
Location
Brussels, Belgium

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States August 2000

Released in United States July 2000

Released in United States September 1999

Shown at Galway Film Fleadh July 11-16, 2000.

Shown at Hollywood Film Festival August 2-7, 2000.

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Official Selection) September 16-25, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for Nora Hoppe.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States July 2000 (Shown at Galway Film Fleadh July 11-16, 2000.)

Released in United States August 2000 (Shown at Hollywood Film Festival August 2-7, 2000.)

Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Official Selection) September 16-25, 1999.)