Premiere: The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm (OmU) mit Gästen & Livemusik im Freiluftkino!

In the organizer's words:

dir.: Idris Olawale Aleshinloye, d.: Nate Bernardini et al.
D 2025, 90 min.

Beneath the captivating melodies and vibrant performances that animate Berlin's streets lies a stark and often overlooked reality. Street performance, or busking, remains technically illegal in many parts of the city. As a result, artists many of whom are migrants or cultural minorities face systemic challenges including substantial fines, the threat of having their instruments confiscated, and, in some cases, physical and verbal harassment from the public.

The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm is a documentary project that seeks to give these artists the platform they have long been denied. It is an act of cultural preservation, a tribute to creative resilience, and a critical exploration of the societal structures that marginalize non-institutionalized artistic expression. This film is not merely about music it is about survival, identity, and the right to be heard.