Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)

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.

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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorStrand Releasing
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Domestic Opening$9,161
Earliest Release DateMay 27, 2005 (Türkiye)
Running Time1 hr 30 min
GenresDocumentary History Music
FilmmakersRole
Fatih Akin Director
Fatih Akin Writer
Fatih Akin Producer
Sandra Harzer Producer
Christian Kux Producer
Klaus Maeck Producer
Andreas Thiel Producer
Hervé Dieu Cinematographer
Andrew Bird Editor
CastRole
Alexander Hacke
Ahmed Ulug
Self - Doublemoon Musiklabel
Cem Yegul
Self - Doublemoon Musiklabel
Mehmed Ulug
Self - Doublemoon Musiklabel