Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

Name: Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: June 9, 2006
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 73

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

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Strand Releasing | Release Date: June 9, 2006

Summary: A European musician and composer sets out to capture the musical diversity of Istanbul. (Strand Releasing)

Director: Fatih Akin

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Runtime: 90 min

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Premiere Glenn Kenny

But after surveying pop and rock hybrids, Akin and Hacke go deeper. You will be very happy indeed to make the acquaintance of such Turkish music luminaries as Orhan Gencebay and Sezen Aksu, whose stories and personalities are as fascinating as their music. Read full review

Ella Taylor

This sensational documentary, which follows German avant-garde musician Alexander Hacke around the city with his mobile recording studio, crosses all kinds of bridges. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

This new film feels like something of a gift, as if the director had decided to burn some of his favorite songs for his newfound friends, the world-cinema audience. Read full review

Bill White

With adventurous forays into questionable neighborhoods and stimulating tours through street markets, "Crossing the Bridge" is about the city as much as its music. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

It's hard to imagine what Akin left unexplored - but here's hoping he'll share his discoveries if he ever returns. Read full review

R. Emmet Sweeney

In briskly edited sequences peppered with fascinating found footage, each genre is tightly linked to a neighborhood. Read full review

Marrit Ingman

The movie doesn't quite add up beyond its performances. Read full review

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StefanS.

Jul 23, 2006

Vibrant. Wild. It kicked my ass and I liked it...a lot.

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ufakD.

Jun 9, 2006

Where is rock and metal muic inside this movie. I do not listen to it but Istanbul has also rock music and fans, not bands like Duman...that band has not rock music but I love really Fatih Ak?n Thank you for that brilliant movie

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