this film offer you a fascinating trip through one of the most exiting city of today istanbul and it musician . do not expect a compilation of turkish folklore or anything like that . alexander hacke and a german musician and member of the cult band einstürzende neubauten travel to istanbul to get to know the music scene . his sparse voice over of what he experience be a guiding line through the film . but mainly german turkish director faith akin let various artist from istanbul do the talk and of course their music . you meet a variety of personality and big star and street musician and young and old and people play many different musical style . but this movie do not only introduce you to the sound of istanbul . it also draw a compelling picture of istanbul today and how turkey have forge ahead in the last decade . the film characterise it protagonist with subtle humour and but never without respect . all of them share a passion for music and the belief in it power . akin again show his talent to portray diversity lightheartedly when he bring you close to completely different musical scene . after his award win feature film gegen die wand ( head on ) faith akin prove with cross the bridge that he be equally able to touch and entertain and guide his audience in a documentary . if you have never be in istanbul and you will want to go there after have see the film .