Crossing the Bridge goes above and beyond your average musical documentary. The film contrasts Istanbul in a variety of ways; old and new, poor and rich, modern and traditional. Via these contrasts, Crossing the Bridge launches you into an adventure through Istanbul’s music culture. You meet a spectrum of personalities, young and old, big stars and modest street musicians, all playing a wide variety of music. The film’s subtle humor and fascinating protagonists creates a compelling picture of 21st century Turkey.

Fatih Aikin was born in 1973 in Hamburg, Germany. His filmography boasts 8 films including Sensin – Bu Bist Es! (1995), Geturkt (1996), Kurz Und Schmerzlos (1998), Im Juli (2000), Denk Ich An Deutschland (2001), Solino (2002), Gegen Die Wand (2004) and Visions of Europe (2004). Akin is also a member of the Cannes film festival jury.

Producers: Sandra Harzer-Kux, Christian Kux, Fatih Akin, Andreas Thiel, Klaus Maeck, Tina Mersmann Screenwriter: Fatih Akin
Cinematographer: Hervé Dieu Editor: Andrew Bird Cast: Alexander Hacke, Baba Zula, Orient Expressions, Duman, Replikas, Erkin Koray, Ceza, Mercan Dede, Brenna MacCrimmon, Selim Sesler, Siyasiyabend, Aynur, Orhan Gencebay, Sezen Aksu, Muezeyyen Senar