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Reviews for Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

7.3 / 10 1h 30min

Documentary Music

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop.

Write a reveiew, share your thoughts about the film Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 2005.

ShadowyScallop's Movie review

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Review by ShadowyScallop

Great perspective of view to Istanbul and Turkish Music Culture

All Reaction moments

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Review by user738e78my5sp

Surprising highlight of the London Film Festival

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Review by user903fl1lwigt

A wonderful mixture of music and the city!

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Review by user648z34di1qh

A touch of Istanbul with a bit sound and people... and of course soul of east and west...

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Review by JungleJester

Documentary at its best: Meet the people and sounds of Istanbul

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Review by user9223hrd1pdg

"To understand the place, you have to listen to the music it plays"

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Review by user456xn9sck1s

For lovers of the music and culture of Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean

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Review by user90mz9j348u

great documentary of Istanbul ; not only music but life

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Review by user168rgixul4y

Enjoyable documentary, but playing to the "East meets West" crap.

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Review by user708vakzm7yz

Instructive musical mélange from Istanbul via Germany

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Review by AuroraAntelope

Love of Istanbul and music blend well

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Review by user2982j8ivgs4

Surprise Highlight of the Bangkok Film Festival 2006

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Review by user670vpgniujd

Great documentary with a concept, if you know what that means...

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Review by user8844dzftde5

An enchanting musical portrait of the magical city where east and west meet...