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The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm

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The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm, a powerful 95-minute documentary by multiple award-winning Nigerian-German filmmaker Idris Aleshinloye, whose prior works Breaking Borders and Silent Scars have garnered international acclaim for their bold, human-centered storytelling. This emotionally charged film pulls back the curtain on Berlin’s vibrant street performance scene, revealing a world where captivating music and public artistry mask deeper societal tensions. Though Berlin is widely celebrated as a global cultural capital, the very artists who infuse its streets with rhythm and soul, many of them migrants or cultural minorities often face an often harsh and invisible struggle. Street performance remains technically illegal in many areas of the city, subjecting these musicians to fines, confiscation of instruments, and public hostility.

Directed byIdris Aleshinloye

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
August 28, 2025
Budget
$25,000
Studios
IOA Documentary Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Suzie Fleur

Musician

Sergio Torales

Musician

Demitar Gospodinov

Musician

Ella Ion

Folk Musician

Mykayla Pain

Musician

Etambat Randolf Ngoh Elad

Hip Hop Artist

Scott Hildebrand

Musician

Nate Bernardini

Musician

Martha Zan

Ukulele Teacher

Creative team
Directed by
Idris Aleshinloye
Idris Aleshinloye
Written by
Idris Aleshinloye
Produced by
Idris Aleshinloye
Idris Aleshinloye

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