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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Screenplay & Story
- Fatih Akin
- Original Title
- Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Corazón International, NDR, Intervista Digital Media, Pictorion Pictures GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fatih Akin
Fatih Akin
Andrew Bird
Fatih Akin, Sandra Harzer, Christian Kux, Klaus Maeck, Andreas Thiel
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Fatih Akin
Director
Fatih Akin
Writer
Andrew Bird
Editor
Fatih Akin
Producer
Sandra Harzer
Producer
Christian Kux
Producer
Klaus Maeck
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Andreas Thiel
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What is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul about?
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.
Who directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul was directed by Fatih Akin.
Who stars in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
The principal cast of Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul includes Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Baba Zula, Erkin Koray.
When was Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul released and how long is it?
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.