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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2006): Ratings & Box Office

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2006) movie poster

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is a 2006 music documentary directed by Fatih Akin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $704,094 worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
worldwide gross
$704.1K
Metascore
73
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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Fatih Akin
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Strand Releasing
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul About?

The premise of Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul without spoilers.

This documentary explores the rich and diverse music scene of Istanbul. The film follows musicians from various genres, including traditional folk, innovative rap, and dynamic street music, as they share their sounds and stories. Viewers are taken on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant city, showcasing electrifying performances by renowned artists like Orhan Gencebay and Sezen Aksu, revealing a unique sonic tapestry.

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • music concert
  • istanbul turkey
  • drummer
  • world music
  • concert music
  • music documentary
  • cape the landscape
  • turkish bath
  • recording studio
  • concert
  • bar
  • bosphorus
+18 more
  • street interview
  • marijuana
  • kurdish music
  • grand hotel de londres istanbul
  • breakdance
  • rock 'n' roll
  • archive footage
  • tour bus
  • tattoo parlor
  • singer
  • rap
  • political commentary
  • movie star
  • interview
  • ethnic music
  • cruise
  • concert film
  • boutique
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Crew

The Director of Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

Directed by Fatih Akin.

From the director

More from Fatih Akin

More films directed by Fatih Akin, best-rated first: The Edge of Heaven, Amrum, Head-On and Soul Kitchen.

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Ratings

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Box Office

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul grossed $704,094 worldwide. $70,685 came from the US and Canada and $633,409 (90%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$704.1K

US & Canada
$70.7K
International
$633.4K
US & Canada 10% Rest of the world 90%
Cars

Cars in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

12 cars on screen, including the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG W163 and the 1966 Pontiac Parisienne.

All 12 cars
  • 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG W163 in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG W163 Important role
  • 1966 Pontiac Parisienne in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 1966 Pontiac Parisienne Important role
  • 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 Important role
  • 1987 Toyota Tercel in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul 1987 Toyota Tercel Important role
Details

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “İstanbul Hatırası: Köprüyü Geçmek” and “Crossing the bridge - The sound of Istanbul”.

Also known as
  • İstanbul Hatırası: Köprüyü Geçmek
  • Crossing the bridge - The sound of Istanbul
  • לחצות את הגשר: הצליל של איסטנבול
  • Музиката на Истанбул
  • 이스탄불의 소리
  • Перетинаючи міст: Звуки Стамбулу
  • Życie jest muzyką
  • 跨越桥梁

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul, each answered in a sentence.

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

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

When was Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul released?

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul was released on June 9, 2006.

Who directed Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul?

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

More films by Fatih Akin

How much did Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul make at the box office?

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul grossed $704,094 worldwide ($70,685 domestic, $633,409 international).

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

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul have a post-credit scene?

No. Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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