Campaign
"CROSSING: Crossroads of the Heart" x metsä Village Movie Collaboration Campaign
First74The winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy AwardsCROSSING Collaboration campaign with "Crossroads of the Heart"!
This film is set in Istanbul, Turkey, and was directed by a Georgian of Swedish descent. The film's spirituality and exotic, poetic visual beauty, which blends Eastern and Western cultures from Asia and Europe, are reminiscent of Metsä Village, a space where diverse people interact in nature, based on the concept of a place where "Japan and Scandinavia" and "the everyday and the extraordinary" intersect.
This campaign will feature a gift campaign that will allow you to take a movie-like trip to Metsä Village, as well as selling food that will evoke memories of the locations associated with the film. Also, focusing on Istanbul, known as the city of cats, we have selected cat goods related to Scandinavia and Saitama!
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2025/12/27 (Sat) - 2026/2/22 (Sun) |
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Sponsored by: Embassy of Sweden Cooperation: Hanno City Library |
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https://mimosafilms.com/crossing/ |
Attention point
A mini gallery and library where you can see famous scenes from movies
This is sure to make your movie even more enjoyable! A mini gallery will be set up, perfect for those who can't wait for the release or who want to savor the afterglow of the film. In connection with the film, there will also be a library corner featuring books related to transgender people, Turkey, and Georgia from the Hanno City Library.
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Food related to the film available at metsä Village stores: 1. Grilled mackerel with herb breadcrumbs
For a limited time, we're adding "Grilled Mackerel with Herb Breadcrumbs" to our buffet menu, featuring the refreshing aroma of parsley! Enjoy it with a tomato sauce that has the rich flavor of red wine vinegar.
Sales location: Viking Hall 2nd floor "LAGOM"
Sales location: Viking Hall 2nd floor "LAGOM"
Food related to the film available at metsä Village stores ② Shish kebab 1,000 yen (tax included)
These skewers of meat originated in Türkiye, the setting for the film. They are marinated in original spices and carefully grilled one by one over charcoal.
*Limited quantity, take-out only
Sales location: Alumer metsä store
*Limited quantity, take-out only
Sales location: Alumer metsä store
Foods related to the film available at metsä Village stores: 3. Dried fruits from Türkiye and France
Turkish white figs 430 yen (tax included)
This is undoubtedly our most popular product! It also pairs perfectly with cream cheese and wine. This product uses relatively large, extra-grade cherries, which are dried using traditional Turkish methods: hanging them on palm fiber strings (prepared by salting and sterilizing). They have a rich, sweet, and soft texture.
〇 French Prunes 410 yen (tax included)
Prunes originated in the Agen region in southwestern France in the 12th century. They were originally created by the monks of Agen, who crossbred various plum varieties to maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle. These plums are made with a focus on the pitted plums, preserving their natural flavor, and are processed without additives. They are characterized by incredibly soft flesh, a well-balanced acidity, and a refined aroma. You can enjoy the flavor all the way around the pit.
Sales store: Market Hall 1F "Good Harvest!"
This is undoubtedly our most popular product! It also pairs perfectly with cream cheese and wine. This product uses relatively large, extra-grade cherries, which are dried using traditional Turkish methods: hanging them on palm fiber strings (prepared by salting and sterilizing). They have a rich, sweet, and soft texture.
〇 French Prunes 410 yen (tax included)
Prunes originated in the Agen region in southwestern France in the 12th century. They were originally created by the monks of Agen, who crossbred various plum varieties to maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle. These plums are made with a focus on the pitted plums, preserving their natural flavor, and are processed without additives. They are characterized by incredibly soft flesh, a well-balanced acidity, and a refined aroma. You can enjoy the flavor all the way around the pit.
Sales store: Market Hall 1F "Good Harvest!"
metsä Village Cat Selection ①
There are adorable items you'll want to bring into your home, including kitchen items from Latvia's Riga Collection and cat ornaments from Sweden.
Sales store: Market Hall 1st floor "LAAVU"
Sales store: Market Hall 1st floor "LAAVU"
metsä Village Cat Selection 2 Magnet 1,650 yen (tax included) Acupressure doll 2,200 yen (tax included)
A very popular souvenir! Nordic Gifts is an Estonian company that produces wooden souvenir dolls, mainly from Scandinavia.
Sales store: Market Hall 2nd floor "Nordic Goods"
Sales store: Market Hall 2nd floor "Nordic Goods"
metsä Village Cat Selection 3: Lisa Larson Goods
Lisa Larson official website:https://lisalarson.jp/
Tonkachi Official Online Shop:https://shop.tonkachi.co.jp/
©︎ LISA LARSON
Sales store: Market Hall 2nd floor "Nordic Goods"
Tonkachi Official Online Shop:https://shop.tonkachi.co.jp/
©︎ LISA LARSON
Sales store: Market Hall 2nd floor "Nordic Goods"
metsä Village Cat Selection 4: Sayama Tea Message Drip 216 yen (tax included)
Comes with a heartwarming message, making it perfect for a small gift!
Sales store: Market Hall 1st floor "Moi Saitama"
Sales store: Market Hall 1st floor "Moi Saitama"
[Thank you for all your applications!]
A gift campaign where you can get tickets to the exhibition and experience a "journey" at metsä Village
Follow the official X account of "CROSSING: Crossroads of Hearts" and metsä Village and repost the relevant post to win a total of 10 prizes, including viewing tickets and boat ride tickets!
Application period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 to Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday)
Winners announced: Friday, January 16th (planned)
〇Gift contents
(1) Tickets to see "CROSSING: Crossroads of the Heart" for 5 people
(2) A boat ride ticket to experience nature or a "metsä RV Park" ticket to stay overnight in your car. Choose one of these. 5 people
〇 How to apply
(1) "CROSSING Crossroads of the Heart" Official X(@crossingfilmjp)Tometsä Village Official X(@Metsa_Official)Follow these two accounts:
(2) Feel free to quote and repost the relevant post on metsä Village Official X with your own comments.
(3) Winners will be contacted via direct mail at a later date.
Application period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 to Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday)
Winners announced: Friday, January 16th (planned)
〇Gift contents
(1) Tickets to see "CROSSING: Crossroads of the Heart" for 5 people
(2) A boat ride ticket to experience nature or a "metsä RV Park" ticket to stay overnight in your car. Choose one of these. 5 people
〇 How to apply
(1) "CROSSING Crossroads of the Heart" Official X(@crossingfilmjp)Tometsä Village Official X(@Metsa_Official)Follow these two accounts:
(2) Feel free to quote and repost the relevant post on metsä Village Official X with your own comments.
(3) Winners will be contacted via direct mail at a later date.
About "CROSSING: Crossroads of the Heart"
Istanbul is a city where encounters and partings intersect. Hearts come together, transcending language, generations and cultures.
"Dancer" - The latest film by director Levan Akin
Lia, a former teacher living in Georgia, travels to Istanbul, Turkey, with Aci, a young man who knows her, to search for her missing transgender niece, Tekla. However, finding the missing Tekla proves more difficult than she imagined. Eventually, Lia meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for transgender rights, and enlists her help. Why did Tekla leave Georgia? Set in Istanbul, a city filled with exotic atmosphere where Eastern and Western cultures blend, the journey to find Tekla gradually brings Lia, Aci, and Evrim closer.
The film is directed and written by Levan Akin, whose previous work, Dancer, received international acclaim, including being selected as Sweden's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. It quietly and warmly depicts people of different languages, generations, and cultural backgrounds, who sometimes misunderstand each other but still come together in an effort to understand each other. At the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the Special Jury Prize at the Teddy Awards, given to LGBTQ+-themed films. It also received a high rating of 97% from critics on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes. This road movie is full of poetic visual beauty and a deep, lasting impression.
Directed and written by: Levan Akin
Starring: Muzia Alabri, Lucas Cancava, Deniz Doumanli
2024 / Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia / Georgian, Turkish, English / 106 minutes / Color / 16:9 / 5.1ch
Original title: Crossing Subtitles: Yokoi Kazuko Supported by: Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Denmark Distributed by: Mimosa Films
© 2023 French Quarter Film AB, Adomeit Film ApS, Easy Riders Films, RMV Film AB, Sveriges Television AB
"Dancer" - The latest film by director Levan Akin
Lia, a former teacher living in Georgia, travels to Istanbul, Turkey, with Aci, a young man who knows her, to search for her missing transgender niece, Tekla. However, finding the missing Tekla proves more difficult than she imagined. Eventually, Lia meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for transgender rights, and enlists her help. Why did Tekla leave Georgia? Set in Istanbul, a city filled with exotic atmosphere where Eastern and Western cultures blend, the journey to find Tekla gradually brings Lia, Aci, and Evrim closer.
The film is directed and written by Levan Akin, whose previous work, Dancer, received international acclaim, including being selected as Sweden's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. It quietly and warmly depicts people of different languages, generations, and cultural backgrounds, who sometimes misunderstand each other but still come together in an effort to understand each other. At the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, the film won the Special Jury Prize at the Teddy Awards, given to LGBTQ+-themed films. It also received a high rating of 97% from critics on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes. This road movie is full of poetic visual beauty and a deep, lasting impression.
Directed and written by: Levan Akin
Starring: Muzia Alabri, Lucas Cancava, Deniz Doumanli
2024 / Sweden, Denmark, France, Turkey, Georgia / Georgian, Turkish, English / 106 minutes / Color / 16:9 / 5.1ch
Original title: Crossing Subtitles: Yokoi Kazuko Supported by: Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Denmark Distributed by: Mimosa Films
© 2023 French Quarter Film AB, Adomeit Film ApS, Easy Riders Films, RMV Film AB, Sveriges Television AB
About Director Levan Akin
Born December 14, 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden, with roots in Georgia. A huge fan of the Swedish director Roy Andersson, she repeatedly visited his production company, Studio 24, to personally negotiate and secure an internship. During her training, she worked on the production of "The Neighbor" (2007, directed by Roy Andersson). Since her feature film debut with "Certain People" in 2011, she has consistently explored themes such as class, gender, and sexuality. In 2019, "And Then We Danced" premiered at Directors' Fortnight at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival and was submitted as Sweden's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. He is also active in the television field, having worked on the drama series "Real Humans" (2012, later remade as "Humans" in the US and UK and becoming a huge hit), and served as co-director and co-executive producer on the popular TV series "Interview with the Vampire" (2022-). His latest film, "Crossing," won the Teddy Special Jury Prize at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.