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Crossing The Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (12)

Synopsis

Alexander Hacke (of the German avantgared band Einturzende Neubauten) roams the streets of Istanbul with his mobile recording studio to assemble an inspired portrait of Turkish music.

Award-winning director FATIH AKIN returns from the success of HEAD-ON with a musical odyssey and, along wih Alexander Hacke (from Einturzende Neubauten), takes us on a unique journey through Istanbul, looking at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music along wih rock and hip-hop. Crossing The Bridge: The Sound Of Istanbul is

an absorbing portrait of the city that bridges Europe and Asia and continues the themes raised in the film Head-On by challenging notions of east and west. Hacke captures a variety of sounds on his magic mike and returns home with a musical treasure in his baggage that is the sound of Istanbul.

DVD Extras

Original Soundtrack on CD, Theatrical Trailer

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