What genre is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is categorised as Documentary, Music.

Who stars in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Baba Zula, Erkin Koray appear in the main cast.

Who directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

Fatih Akin directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul.

How long is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).

Is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)

Name: Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2005
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Baba Zula, Erkin Koray

Movie 1h 30m ★ 7.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary Music

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Dating from 2005, Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul sits in the documentary and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Fatih Akin. The cast includes Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay and Sezen Aksu. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.

71Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.

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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Questions about Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

What genre is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?: Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?: Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Baba Zula, Erkin Koray appear in the main cast.
Who directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?: Fatih Akin directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul.
How long is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?: Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.