Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
Award-winning Turkish director Fatih Akin's colourful documentary celebrates the musical diversity of Istanbul, bringing both historic and recent expressions of Istanbul's unique legacy of music to the screen. Akin journeys through Istanbul, looking at the vibrant music scene, which includes traditional Turkish music along with rock and hip-hop, in this compelling insight into both the creative history of the city as well as the lives of the individuals who populate it.
Year: 2006
Genre: Documentaries, Foreign Language Films, Music Capsule, African & Middle Eastern, General Docos
Country: Germany, Turkey
Director: Fatih Akin
Duration: 130 Minutes
Rating: M
Subtitles: Yes
7.9/10
Location in store: Music Capsule
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