Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul(2005)
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Synopsis
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.
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) is a documentary and music film directed by Fatih Akin, released on May 27, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu and Baba Zula. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Fatih Akin
- Writers:
- Fatih Akin
- Producers:
- Klaus Maeck, Fatih Akin, Christian Kux
- Production:
- Corazón International, NDR, Intervista Digital Media, Pictorion Pictures GmbH
- Status:
- Released
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexander Hacke
as Himself
Orhan Gencebay
as Himself
Sezen Aksu
as Herself
- Baba Zula
Baba Zula
as Themselves
Erkin Koray
as Himself
Mercan Dede
as Himself
Sertab Erener
as Herself
Müzeyyen Senar
as Herself
Ceza
as Himself
Ayben
as Herself
- Brenna MacCrimmon
Brenna MacCrimmon
as Herself
Kaan Tangöze
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Fatih Akin, written by Fatih Akin, produced by Klaus Maeck, Fatih Akin and Christian Kux.
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 84 ratings.
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul online?
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
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The main cast of Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) includes Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Baba Zula and Erkin Koray. The film was directed by Fatih Akin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul released?
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul was released on May 27, 2005 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul worth watching?
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.