FREE ON YOUTUBE Fatih Akin - Crossing The Bridge

FREE ON YOUTUBE The bridge from west to east is Istanbul itself. The linchpin from west to east. THE place for the meeting of cultures! and Istanbul is constantly developing; this shows Fatih Akin's documentary from 2005. Akin was born in Germany. He grew up in Hamburg. His view of Istanbul is that of a stranger. The perspective of the discoverer! Tour guide Alex Hacke from Einstürzende Neubauten from Berlin is allowed to play. Another stranger. (Why only Alex Hacke remains Fatih Akin's secret, the West Berliner doesn't offer so much insight). It becomes more interesting after about 20 minutes, when Akin penetrates deeper into the city: Jams in Roma bars, Turkish film stars or the virtuoso Orhan Gencebay - and then the highlight: The great Sezen Aksu. She is and remains THE Turkish star par excellence! In any case, Akin loves Istanbul and idealizes his place of longing.

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