Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

A European composer explores Istanbul's musical forms. With a mobile studio, he records diverse Turkish music while discovering the city's contradictory, seductive nature and vibrant soundscape. Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop. —Anonymous