Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

You're invited to a musical screening under the stars! We’re thrilled to join Airtime to present an evening of outdoor music and film in Maria Hernandez Park, where we’ll screen Fatih Akin’s cult documentary, Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul, newly restored in 4K by MUBI! Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul follows Alexander Hacke, a member of the German experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten, as he explores the city’s eclectic music scene. Hacke travels through Istanbul, capturing performances by a variety of artists who represent the city’s unique fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions. The documentary features a wide array of genres, including traditional Turkish music, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, highlighting Istanbul’s role as a cultural crossroads. We’re excited to screen this film outdoors, as it’ll offer the opportunity to experience the city’s sound and energy alongside the kaleidoscopic musical breadth of Akin’s film. Airtime Online is an experimental and alternative streaming space created by visual artist and film curator Asli Baykal. The online platform aims to share inspiring works—one at a time—with a global audience, carefully highlighting the world and storytelling built around each project. We’re thrilled to co-present this program with these folks and to kick off the evening with a DJ set from video and installation artist Meriem Bennani. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and festive night of film, music and community. See you there!