Idris Aleshinloye
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Lagos, Nigeria
Biography
Idris Aleshinloye is a Nigerian-German filmmaker based in Berlin, known for his cinematic documentaries that explore raw human stories with honesty and empathy. His works include Breaking Borders, Silent Scars, American Monochrome, Identity Beyond Borders, and The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm. Through his films, Aleshinloye blends truth-driven storytelling with a distinct visual style, capturing the complexities of identity, resilience, and culture.
Best known work
The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm
2025
Silent Scars
2025
American Monochrome
2022
Breaking Borders - The Legacy of the Berlin Wall Jumper
2024Filmography
2025
The Berlin Symphony of RhythmDirector, Producer, Lighting Director
2025
Silent ScarsDirector, Writer, Cinematography, Editorial Manager, Director of Photography
2024
Breaking Borders - The Legacy of the Berlin Wall JumperDirector of Photography, Director, Editor, Colorist, Producer, Cinematography, Lighting Director, Lighting Design, Writer
2022
American MonochromeDirector of Photography, Writer, Colorist, Color Grading, Cinematography