Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
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- Synopsis
- The rich musical heritage of the Turkish metropolis located between the Orient and the Occident comes to the screen in director Fatih Akin's cinematic tribute to Istanbul's thriving music scene....
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- Starring
- Safiye Ayla, Cem Karaca, Baris Manço, Zeki Müren, Tanju Okan
- Director(s)
- Fatih Akin
- Distributor(s)
- Strand
- MPAA Rating
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 90 min.
Critic Reviews
Crossing the Bridge does more than offer a wide variety of entertaining and intoxicating Turkish music. It also uses music to paint a portrait of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and provide a window into a rich and varied national culture.Read the full review
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 the full review
Hacke is in almost every shot, taking in the performances and sometimes singing and dancing along, inviting the audience to share in the joy of discovery.Read the full review
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