

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
2005, German. Directed by Fatih Akin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is streaming on MUBI in India.
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- Released
- 27 May 2005
- Country
- Germany, Turkey
- Written by
- Fatih Akin
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul: quick answers
Is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul on?
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
If you liked Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul, try Rammstein: Paris, Rammstein - Live aus Berlin, Love, Deutschmarks and Death.
Who directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) was directed by Fatih Akin and stars Alexander Hacke, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu.