Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
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Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings
- Summary: A European musician and composer sets out to capture the musical diversity of Istanbul. (Strand Releasing)
- Director: Fatih Akin
- Genre(s): Music, Documentary
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88You'll feel lucky for such a comprehensive introduction to Turkish music.
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80This sensational documentary, which follows German avant-garde musician Alexander Hacke around the city with his mobile recording studio, crosses all kinds of bridges.
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80Whatever you think you know about Turkey, Crossing the Bridge will change your mind. With a dynamite album of music from the film in simultaneous release, I smell a "Buena Vista"-style crossover hit.
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This musical documentary likely will find its major audience in Germany, where the immigrant-minority Turk citizenry will take to its array of sounds, smears and social commentary as cultural nourishment.
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StefanS.10Vibrant. Wild. It kicked my ass and I liked it...a lot.
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ufakD.9
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