Crossing the Bridge: the Sound of Istanbul (2005) December 12, 2007

'Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul' is a documentary journey through the music scene in modern Istanbul, Turkey. Blending the sounds of East and West, the country's sonic tableau includes indie rock, rap, punk rock and a host of other genres. With German bassist Alexander Hacke as guide, the eye-opening film moves from region to region, capturing everything from neopsychedelic rockers Baba Zulu to street performers Siyasiyabend.