March 16, 2007
This is a very interesting documentary for anyone who like music, culture, and the boundries that those things help us cross.
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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 br... read more
DVD Release Date: September 19, 2006
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December 26, 2006Beautiful documentary about the music in the crossroads of Istanbul. The Turkish singer, Anya, is amazing.
Critic Reviews
August 18, 2006
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
August 4, 2006
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Even as Crossing the Bridge acknowledges differences, tensions, the provocative power music exerts on our hearts, it makes an elegant, head-bopping, hip-swaying argument that sound unifies. Full Review
July 14, 2006
Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle
Akin's documentary gets its legs from the subtle questions it raises about Turkey's politics, nationalism, religious identity, cultural integrity and international perception. Full Review
June 29, 2006
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
An infectious (in a good way) documentary. Full Review
June 9, 2006
Stephen Williams, Newsday
It's a tasty sonic apertif to an unfamiliar world, and likely to inspire more than a few folks to make a beeline for the world music browser at the music store. Full Review
June 9, 2006
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The musical selections are nothing if not eclectic -- rock, hop-hop, psychedelic, folk, electronica, traditional -- and include some perky performances. But Crossing the Bridge is more than just a mus...
June 9, 2006
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
It is our good fortune that Akin and his on-screen narrator, bass player Alexander Hacke, are our passionate guides through the country's musical history. Full Review
June 8, 2006
Manohla Dargis, New York Times
An infectiously enjoyable survey of contemporary Turkish music, Fatih Akin's documentary works as a corollary to his breakout fiction film, Head-On.
June 7, 2006
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul emphasizes the unique geography of the city to explain its eclectic music scene, and a generous sampling of performances clinches the argument. Full Review
June 6, 2006
Dennis Lim, Village Voice
Fatih Akin's rich documentary follow-up, Crossing the Bridge, digs deeper into Istanbul's musical and social history. Full Review
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