Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Synopsis & Summary
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. In bringing both historic and recent expressions of Istanbul's unique legacy of music to the screen in a documentary that strives to both inform and entertain, Akin offers compelling insight into both the creative history of the city as well as the lives of the individuals who populate it. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
06/09/2006
DVD Release Date:
09/19/2006
Rating:
Not Rated
Run Time:
90 min.
Distributor(s):
Strand
Production Co.:
Corazón International, Intervista Digital Media
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Inner City Blues, Bohemian Life, Musician's Life
Tone:
Intimate, Meditative, Sensual
Keywords:
culture [arts], culture [social culture], guitar, performer, race/ethnicity, rap-music, rock-band, street-musician
Language:
English,German,Turkish
Status:
DVD
