Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

May 27 2005 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary, Music

German musician Alexander Hacke explores Istanbul's rich music culture and attempts to create a portrait of Turkey through music genres. On this journey, he encounters a mosaic that covers countless genres from rock to arabesque, electronic to hip-hop.

Plot

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop.

Written by

Fatih Akin

Directed by

Fatih Akin

Cast

Alexander Hacke, Ahmed Ulug, Cem Yegul

Crew

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Production Countries

Turkey, Germany

Production Companies

Corazón International, NDR, Pictorion Pictures GmbH, Intervista Digital Media

Languages

English, Deutsch, , Türkçe

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
7,363
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA